"Take on the Tax Payer Role and understand real life Tax Scenarios" ~Tina the Tax Tutor
Step 1: Select a scenario on the following page.
Step 2: Read the Profile Information about the Tax Payer.
Step 3: Complete the Simulations by answering all questions using the provided scenario, information, forms, and data.
My Profile allows a revisit to the Tax Payer information
Make sure you complete all simulations provided and interact with the forms provided. Use your own real life situation or create your own scenario to prepare as you prepare to become a Tax Payer.
Module 13: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission
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Sim 13: Completing a Tax Return Using Head of Household Filing Status
"When you are ready, select a scenario to begin"
~Tina the Tax Tutor
Simulations:
In this simulation, you will take on the role of Madison R. Mailey in order to learn how to complete a tax return using Head of Household filing status.
Select your scenario:
Madison R. Mailey Completing a Tax Return Using Form 1040 to Claim a Dependent In this simulation, you will take on the role of Madison R. Mailey in order to learn how to complete a tax return using Head of Household filing status.
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Name: Madison R. Mailey Employment: Caterer
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's name (if any): N/A
Children: Robyn, age 7
U.S. citizen: Yes
Other: Robyn lived with you during the entire tax year in the family home. No one except Robyn depends on you for income or support. No one else can claim you as a dependent. While you are at work, Robyn stays at the Anytown Daycare Center, tax identification number 10-XXXXXXX. You meet all the qualifications to claim Head of Household filing status. Robyn did not have any income for the year. You provided all of the support for Robyn. You provided all of the costs to maintain the family home. During the tax year, you paid $2,365 for daycare for Robyn while you were at work. You did not receive dependent care assistance from your employer.
You are single. You have a child, Robyn, age 7. You live in the United States. You and Robyn are citizens of the United States.
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