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I lived in NJ but worked in NY. Why does my W-2 shows all of my income as being taxable to BOTH NY and NJ?
New York: By law, New York employers are required to report in Box 16 of your W-2 the same amount that is reported in Box 1, regardless of what...

What is a Form 1099-R? (View sample form)
Form 1099-R is used to show distribution from retirement accounts. This form can be used to report distributions...

Form 1098-T: Tuition Statement
If you attended a college, university, technical school, or other qualifying educational institution during the tax year, you probably paid tuition...

Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State: What amount should I enter for the amount of tax that I paid to the other state?
The amount of tax that you report as being paid to the other state is NOT the amount that you had withheld to the other state. It is the amount of...

Child Tax Credit
TaxSlayer.com automatically calculates the Child Tax Credit, please read the following article from the IRS to learn more about it.With the Child...

New York Use Tax
New York Sales and Use Tax ChartYou may use this chart for purchases of items or services costing less than $1,000 each (excluding shipping and...

Wisconsin Schedule WD
Wisconsin Schedule WDSchedule WD is used to determine the amount of capital gain or loss which you must include in Wisconsin income. Genreally,...

I was over 55 years old and married at the end of the year. How do I figure my additional contribution about for Form 8889?
If, at the end of the year, you were age 55 or older and married, use the additional contribution worksheet below to determine the amount to enter...

When would I enter Other Withholding into my TaxSlayer account?
Generally, you would only enter withholding in the Other Withholding section of your account if you had withholding on a form (like a 1099) that...

Louisiana Retirement Benefits
Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement BenefitsPrint the amount of retirement benefits received from the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement...

Limitations on your deduction for Charitable Contributions
If your charitable contributions meet one following conditions, the amount of your deduction may be limited:Your cash contributions of ordinary...

How can I find out if I paid mortgage insurance or not?
In most cases, you will receive a Form 1098, Mortage Interest Statement, that will report the amount of your qualified premiums in Box 4. If you...

Limitations on your deduction for Charitable Contributions
If your charitable contributions meet one following conditions, the amount of your deduction may be limited:Your cash contributions of ordinary...

How do I figure my deduction for state and local sales taxes?
The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 authorized the sales tax deduction as an option for those who itemize deductions, letting them choose...

What are the various types of interest? What are nominee and accrued interest? What is an OID adjustment?
Generally, you would know if any of these applied to you. There are few cases when one of these would apply to you and you would not be aware. If...

What is a W-2G? (View sample form)
Form W-2G is used to report income and withholding related to gambling. Generally, you will receive a Form W-2G if you receive:$600 or more in...

Can I take an IRA Deduction for the amount I contributed to a 401(k) plan last year?
No. A 401(k) plan is not an IRA. However, the amount you contributed is not included as income in box 1 of your W-2 form so you don't pay tax on it...

California Additions to Income
California Additions to IncomeEnter the amount of Federal NOL included on your Federal Return as Addition to Income. Please visit...

Form 982: What is a "discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness"?
If you had debt cancelled and are no longer obligated to repay the debt, you generally must include the amount of cancelled debt in your income....

Form 982: What is a "discharge of indebtedness to the extent insolvent"?
If you had debt cancelled and are no longer obligated to repay the debt, you generally must include the amount of cancelled debt in your income....

I owe the IRS. What options are there for paying the amount due?
When completing the e-file process, you will be provided with the following options for how you would like to pay your amount due:Mail Payment:...

Delaware Additional Itemized Deductions
Delaware Additional Itemized DeductionsCharitable Mileage DeductionMultiply the number of miles driven by $0.17 if you used your automobile to...

Mississippi Income Subject to Tax
Amount of Mississippi Nontaxable InterestEnter the amount of interest received on obligations of the United State orthe State of Mississippi or...

I have an additional amount to the left of line 60. What does this mean?
If you have an additional amount to the left of Line 60 of your Form 1040, this means that there is an additional tax being calculated based on...

Reject Code 0301 - 1099 Withholding
If you received a reject code 0301, then you reported withholding from a 1099, but the associated line of your return is not reporting a taxable...

Pennsylvania Military Filing Information
MILITARY INFORMATION FOR PA RETURNSReport your PA compensation and withholding from each Form W-2 from each employer. Enter your PA taxable...

What happens if I enter incorrect banking information?
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once a return is accepted, you cannot edit the banking information that will be used to process your refund or amount due. Once...

Should I report my education expenses as an Education Credit or as a Tuition and Fees Deduction?
Unfortunately, every tax return is different. Therefore, there is not one way that always works best. On some returns, the best benefit comes...

Form 982: What is a "discharge of qualified real property business indebtedness"?
If you had debt cancelled and are no longer obligated to repay the debt, you generally must include the amount of cancelled debt in your income....

I was covered by a retirement plan at work. Will this affect the amount of my IRA deduction?
If you were covered by a retirement plan (qualified pension, profit-sharing, 401(k), annuity, SEP, SIMPLE, etc.) at work or through...

Completing Form 4868 - Application for Automatic Extension
If you can't meet the mid-April deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six-month extension of time to file your return from the...

1099-Q: Payments from Qualified Education Programs
If you received Form 1099-Q for distributions that you received during the tax year, the income may or may not be taxable. Before doing anything...

Michigan Additions to Income
Interest and Dividend Obligations Other than MIEnter gross interest, dividends, and income from obligations or securities of states and their...

I had a negative AGI on my return last year. What should I enter to sign my return?
If you had a negative AGI last year, your need to enter the AGI as a negative amount.If you do not know your prior year AGI you may call the IRS...

When could I take the credit for taxes paid to another state on a Part-Year or Nonresident state return?
You would generally only take a credit for taxes paid to another state on a Part Year or Nonresident return if the amount of income that is being...

Idaho Additions to Income
IDAHO ADDITIONS TO INCOMEFEDERAL NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYFORWARDGenerally the allowable federal NOL carryover isn't the same amount allowed on the...

Indiana Additions to Income
Income taxed on Federal Form 4972 Any net operating loss (NOL) deduction taken on line 21 of your federal Form 1040 must be added back on this...

Form 982: What is a "discharge of indebtedness in a title 11 case"?
If you had debt cancelled and are no longer obligated to repay the debt, you generally must include the amount of cancelled debt in your income....

Deduction for State and Local Income Taxes
You can deduct a variety of state and local income taxes that you paid during the tax year. These include:State and local income taxes withheld...

Nebraska Additions to Income
Nebraska Additions to IncomeInterest Income from all State and Local Bonds. Enter the amount of tax exempt interest from line 8b of Federal Form...

New Mexico Credit for Taxes Paid to Other State
A resident of New Mexico who must pay tax to another state on income that is also taxable in New Mexico may take a credit against New Mexico tax...

North Carolina Use Tax
North Carolina Use TaxLike all states that have a sales tax, North Carolina has a use tax on out-of-state purchases. The use tax applies to...

Kansas Other Additions
Other Additions: Enter the following additions to your federal adjusted gross incomeIndividual Development Account (IDA). CONTRIBUTORS: Enter...

1099-R: Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, or Other Retirement Plans
Form 1099-R is generally used to report to you income that you received from a retirement account. This income could have been from a pension, an...

Miscellaneous Deductions - What is the 2% rule?
If you itemize your deductions, part of the expenses that you claim as deductions may be limited by the 2% rule. Deductions that are included are...

1099-R: Should I use the Simplified Method Worksheet to figure my taxable amount?
If your Form 1099-R does not show the taxable amount, you must use the General Rule explained in IRS Publication 939 to figure the taxable part to...

Georgia Driver Education Credit
Driver Education CreditThis is a credit for an amount paid for a dependent minor child for a successfully completed course of driver education at a...

Can I take the Mortgage Interest Credit AND the deduction for mortgage interest that was reported on Form 1098 on the same return?
Yes. It is possible to take the Mortgage Interest Credit and the deduction for home mortgage interest. However, if you received a qualifying...

Mississippi Non Resident Return/Part Year Income Subject to Tax
Interest Income (Line 39 on NR Return)Complete Form 80-108, Page 1, Schedule B, Lines 1 - 3. Enter interest received or credited to your account...

Why should I not take the credit for taxes paid to another state on a Part Year state return?
Generally, Part Year returns figure your tax based only on the income that was earned in the state (unlike resident returns, where your tax is...

1099-G: General Information About State or Local Refunds
If you received a refund of state or local income taxes from a state or local income tax return, you may receive a Form 1099-G reporting this...

Form 982: General Information
If you had a debt cancelled during the tax year, you generally need to report this as income on your return. However, if any of the following...

Kansas Other Subtractions
Other Subtractions from Federal Adjusted Gross Income:Enter a total of the following subtractions from your federal adjusted gross income. You may...

Ohio Refundable Credits
OHIO REFUNDABLE CREDITS Refundable Business Jobs Credit: If the Ohio Tax Credit Authority of the Ohio Department has granted you this credit for...

New Mexico Child Day Care Credit
Child Day Care CreditNumber of Days of Care: Enter the total number of days of the qualified child day care service provided for the child.Amount...

Form 982: What is a "discharge of qualified farm indebtedness"?
If you had debt cancelled and are no longer obligated to repay the debt, you generally must include the amount of cancelled debt in your income....

How do I report gambling winnings and gambling losses?
Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. Gambling income includes, but is not limited to, winnings from...

Description of Additional Taxes that You May Have Paid
Federal Estimated Payments: Federal estimated payments are generally payments that you make to the IRS either because: You are self-employed; or...

What types of income does the IRS consider "Taxable Disability Income"?
Generally, disability income is the total amount you were paid under your employer's accident and health plan or pension plan that is included in...

Mississippi Itemized Deductions
Standard or Itemized DeductionsYou may choose to either itemize individual non-business deductions or claim the standard deduction for your filing...

Deduction for Mortgage Insurance Premiums (Overview)
The most common type of deductible mortgage insurance premium is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Generally, though, if your mortgage insurance...

North Dakota Credits
North Dakota CreditsAgricultural Commodity Facility Investment CreditIf you made a qualified investment in a business certified for the...

Line 65 Excess Social Security - What is this?
Each year, an a limit is set as to how much Social Security tax an individual should have withheld on his or her behalf. If an individual has more...

What real estate taxes can I deduct on my return?
You can deduct taxes you paid on real estate if the following qualifications are met:The real estate you own was not used for business.These taxes...

Illinois Subtactions from Schedule M
IL Subtactions from Schedule MMilitary pay earnedEnter the amount of military pay that you received from the U.S Armed Forces or the National Guard...

How do I figure my "limitation" for Form 8889?
If you are filing Form 8889 for an HSA Deduction, there is a limitation to the amount of deduction that you can take for your deduction. Generally,...

Maine Additions to Income
Income from municipal and state bonds, other than Maine.Enter the income from municipal and state bonds, other than Maine, that is not included in...

Nebraska Other Subtractions
Nebraska Other SubtractionsOther Adjustments Decreasing Federal AGI. Report any other adjustments decreasing federal AGI. E-filers are limited to...

How do I print a payment voucher to mail it in?
If you have an amount due and need to mail in your payment, you will need to print your payment voucher for the federal and/or state amount due and...

Sales Tax Deduction Calculator
Using the Sales Tax Deduction CalculatorTo figure the amount of optional general sales tax you are eligible to claim, just answer a few online...

New York Additions to Income
New York Additions to IncomeInterest income on state and local bonds and obligationsDo you have interest income from state and local bonds and...

Kansas Additions to Income
State and Municipal Interest - Not Exempt from State Income Tax: Enter interest income received, credited or earned by you during the taxable year...

North Dakota Residential/Agricultural Property Tax Credit
North Dakota Residential/Agricultural Property Tax CreditYou may be eligible for an income tax credit if both of the following apply:• You either...

Missouri Property Tax Credits
Missouri Property Tax CreditsIf you would like to file for the Property Tax Credit, indicate so by Marking the box "YES". You must then...

How can a divorce affect my income tax situation?
If you were recently divorced and are paying or receiving alimony under a divorce decree or agreement, you need to consider the tax implication for...

Nebraska Subtractions from Income
Nebraska Subtractions from IncomeRailroad Retirement Board Pension Payments.Enter any federally taxed Tier I or II retirement benefits paid by the...

New York - How to exclude my military pay from New York taxes under the Serviceman's Civil Relief Act?
As a Non-Resident or Part Year Resident and Active Duty Military you may be able to exclude your State income from determining your tax burden for...

How and when is the First Time Homebuyer Credit repaid?
For homes purchased in 2008, the first-time homebuyer credit is similar to a 15-year interest-free loan. Normally, it is repaid in 15 equal annual...

Wisconsin Additions to Income
Farm Losses An addition may be required if farm losses were deducted on your federal tax return and you were not actively engaged in the farming...

West Virginia Additions to Income
INTEREST OR DIVIDEND INCOME ON FEDERAL OBLIGATIONS. Enter the amount of any interest or dividend income (received by or credited to you during the...

Maine Subtractions from Income
U.S. Government Bond Interest. Enter your income from direct obligations of the United States Government, such as Series EE and Series HH Savings...

Missouri Additions to Income
Missouri Additions to IncomeINTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL OBLIGATIONSIf you received income from an obligation of a state or political subdivision...

I didn't own a business. Why do I have to report my 1099-MISC on a Schedule C?
When you earn money by performing work, that income is usually subject to social security and Medicare taxes. Usually, when you work for a...

How do I report my 1099-MISC in my TaxSlayer Account?
Information from a 1099-MISC is reported differently, based on the box number that it is reported in. Below are descriptions of how each box...

Virginia Additions to Income
Virginia Additions to IncomeInterest on federally exempt U.S. obligations Enter the amount of interest or dividends exempt from federal income tax,...

What other types of income are there besides W-2s?
The following are types of 1099 Forms that report Income:1099-INTEarnings for interest from a bank account or certificate of deposit are reported...

Oklahoma Use Tax
Oklahoma Use TaxEvery state with a sales tax has a companion tax for purchases made outside the state. In Oklahoma, that tax is called “use tax”....

Form 5329 - Exceptions to Early Withdrawal Penalty
If your 1099-R distribution was for one of the reasons below, it is generally exempt from additional penalties for early withdrawal: Qualified...

Missouri Itemized Deductions
Missouri Itemized DeductionsLONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONIf you paid premiums for qualified longterm care insurance in 2008, you may be...

RRB-1099 or RRB-1099R
RRB-1099 & RRB-1099R - InstructionsTier 1 railroad retirement benefits are equal to the social security benefit that a railroad employee or...

Do I qualify for the either Maximum Exclusion or the Reduced Maximum Exclusion for the sale of my home?
When you sell your home, many times you can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 if married filing jointly) of the profit that you make from the sale....

New Mexico Income Subject to Tax
Interest and Dividend: Enter the interest or dividend income from all state and municipal bonds that was excluded from federal adjusted gross...

Montana Credits
Montana CreditsAdoption Credit. You can claim a credit against your income tax liability if you finalized the adoption of an eligible child in...

Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State - Overview
On most state returns, there is an option to take a credit for taxes paid to another state. However, many times this credit is taken incorrectly....

Please explain all of the deductions and credits that are available related to Education.
Interest you have paid on student loans:If you attended a college, university, or vocational school after high school, you may have taken out...

Hawaii Additions to Income
Hawaii Additions to Income Difference Between State and Federal WagesIf the

New Mexico Rural Helth Care Practitioners Tax Credit
Rural Health Care Practitioners Tax Credit: Beginning January 1, 2007, a taxpayer who files a New Mexico personal income tax return, who is not a...

New Mexico Military Filing Information
Special Personal Income Tax Rules for Nonresident Military PersonnelAmendments to Federal Soldiers and Sailors Act Affect New Mexico Tax Changes to...

Not sure if your Social Security benefits are taxable?
How much, if any, of your social security benefits are taxable depends on your total income and marital status. Generally, if social security...

Reject Code 0679 or 0680 - PIN Not Accepted
The reject codes 0679 (Taxpayer) and 0680 (Spouse) indicate a problem with the entry of the prior year Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for the PIN....

Oklahoma Other Deductions
Oklahoma Other DeductionsPartial Military Pay ExclusionOklahoma residents who are members of any component of the Armed Services may exclude the...

Hawaii Reject Codes
Note: For the most part, the definition of "invalid" means a numeric field contained characters, the field exceeded the required length,...

Why should I not take the credit for taxes paid to another state on a Nonresident state return?
Generally, nonresident returns figure your tax based only on the income that was earned in the nonresident state (unlike resident returns, where...

Massachusetts subtractions from income
Massachusetts subtractions from income.Retirement DeductionIf you have paid into any of the retirement systems such as Social Security, Medicare,...

California Subtractions from Income
California Subtractions from IncomeReward from a crime hotline. Enter the amount of the reward authorized by a government agency received from a...

Montana Additions to Income
Montana Additions to IncomePremiums for Insure Montana Credit. If you were the owner of a business that received a tax credit from the Insure...

New Mexico Additions to Income
If you qualify, you are required to make certain additions to you federal adjusted gross income.Interest and Dividends from Federal Tax-Exempt...

Massachusetts Use Tax
Massachusetts Use Tax

What is a Form SSA-1099? (View a sample form)
Form SSA-1099 is used to report to you any Social Security benefits that you may have collected during the year. If you elected to have taxes...

Illinois Property Tax Credit
Illinois Property Tax CreditEnter the total amount of Illinois Property Tax paid during the tax year for the real estate that includes your...

How do I deal with a 1099-Q Coverdell ESA distribution within the TaxSlayer program?
Form 1099-Q information can be entered within your TaxSlayer.com account, and we will automatically figure the taxable portion (if any) of the...

How do I make a payment with my extension?
When you file Form 4868, the IRS Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File US Individual Income Tax Return, you can choose to pay the...

Georgia Disaster Assistance Credit
Disaster Assistance CreditGeorgia provides for a credit for a taxpayer who receives disaster assistance during a taxable year from the Georgia...

Interest You Paid - How do I enter Points NOT Reported on 1098?
If you did not receive a Form 1098 from the recipient (bank, mortgage lender, individual, etc) of the points that you paid, contact that recipient...

Vermont Subtractions from Income
Vermont Subtractions from Income

Please explain all of the credits and deductions that are available related to retirement and investment.
IRA Deductions: Generally, any contributions that you (or your spouse, if applicable) made to a Traditional IRA qualify as a deduction on your...

What is a "capital asset"?
Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples are your home, household furnishings, and stocks...

West Virginia Subtractions from Income
West Virginia Subtractions from IncomeANY WEST VIRGINIA STATE OR LOCAL POLICE, DEPUTY SHERIFF’S OR FIREMEN’S RETIREMENT.

California Itemized Deductions
California Itemized DeductionsAdoption-Related Expenses – If you deducted adoption-related expenses on your federal Schedule A (Form 1040) and are...

What is a Form 1099-B? (View a sample form)
Brokers and barter exchanges must report proceeds from transactions to you and the IRS on Form 1099-B. A 1099-B will show transactions like the...

Investment Interest Expense
If you borrow money to buy property you hold for investment (such as bonds or certain securities), the interest you pay is considered investment...

Indiana Business Incentive and Other Tax Credits
Skills Training Investment Tax Credit—Enter the amount of credit certified by the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation. A copy of the Kentucky...

Idaho Credits
IDAHO CREDITSCREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO IDAHO EDUCATIONAL ENTITIESIf you donated cash or goods to qualified educational entities, you may claim a...

Virginia Subtractions from Income
Virginia Subtractions from IncomeFederal Work Opportunity Tax Credit Wages – Enter the amount of wages or salaries eligible for the federal work...

South Carolina Additions to Income
Enter all numbers on lines 32 through 35 as positive numbers even if they are negative numbers on the federal return. Lines 31 through 35 are...

I received alimony payments. When do I have to claim this on my return?
Alimony payments received from your spouse or former spouse are taxable to you in the year you receive them. Generally, if are receiving alimony...

Alabama Reject Codes
005 Primary Taxpayer Last Name (Field 060 - AL Generic Record) must be present. This is a required field and must never be blank.010 Primary...

New Mexico Subtractions from Income
NM Tax-Exempt Interest and Dividends: Enter the total interest or dividend income you received from the following state and local bonds exempt from...

Virginia Deductions from Income
Foster Care Deduction – Foster parents may claim a deduction of $1,000 for each child residing in their home under permanent foster care, as...

North Carolina Reject Codes
9000 Duplicate return.9001 If the filing status other than Married Filing Jointly, only the primary taxpayer name and SSN must be present.9002...

Arizona Additions to Income
Arizona Additions to IncomeNon-Arizona Municipal Interest

Non-Indiana Locality Earnings Deduction
You may be allowed a deduction if you have income being taxed by a locality (local government unit) located in another state. A...

What CAN and CANNOT be deducted as a Casualty or a Loss?
What CAN be deducted?You can deduct losses from fire, storm, flood, shipwreck, or other casualty. You can also deduct losses from thefts such as...

Maryland Subtractions from Income
Payments to firemen and policemen for job-related injuries or disabilities (but not more than the amount of such payments included in your total...

Arizona Subtractions from Income
Arizona Subtractions from IncomeExclusion for U.S. Government, Arizona State or Local Government PensionsIf you receive pension income fr

Indiana Other Deductions
Airport development zone employee deduction Certain areas within Indiana have been designated as airport development zones. Currently, Allen County...

Kentucky Reject Codes
Form 740 Errors0001 Kentucky return must begin with Federal Adjusted Gross Income 0002 Invalid Software developer code. 0003 Invalid EFIN. 0004...

What are the qualifications for "miscellaneous deductions"?
To qualify to be entered as a Miscellaneous Deduction, the expense must be an expense that was paid for one of the following:To produce or collect...

Did You Receive an Economic Recovery Payment?
If you are not sure if you received an Economic Recovery Payment or the amount received, you can use the link provided below to access this...

What are Estimated Taxes?
Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding. This includes income from self-employment, interest,...

Pennsylvania Reject Codes
R 001 PA-40 When a Direct Deposit or Electronic Funds Withdrawal indicator is present, the following fields must be greater than zero: state...

Charitable Contributions
Did you make a cash contribution to your favorite charity? Have you recently spent a weekend cleaning stuff out of your garage or basement that you...

Oregon Additions to Income
Interest and dividends on state and local government bonds outside of Oregon. You must add to Oregon income any interest and dividends you received...

UTAH SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOME
UTAH SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOMENative American Income

Calculating my deduction for an Early Withdrawal Penalty
The Form 1099-INT or Form 1099-OID you received will show the amount of any penalty you were charged.You can locate your penalty on Form 1099-INT...

Kansas Subtractions
KPERS lump sum distributions exempt from Kansas income tax: Enter any amounts withdrawn from a qualified retirement account and include any...

South Carolina Military Filing Information
I AM IN THE ARMED FORCES. WHAT IS MY RESIDENCY STATUS?South Carolina Resident: If you enter the armed forces when you are a South Carolina...

UTAH ADDITIONS TO INCOME
UTAH ADDITIONS TO INCOMEMedical Care Savings AccountA MSA account holder should receive a form TC-675M, Statement of Withholding for Utah Medical...

Reject codes 1433-9999
IRS Error Reject codes 1433-9999

Connecticut Property Tax Credit
Connecticut Property Tax CreditConnecticut residents must complete Schedule 3 to determine the amount of credit (if any) that may be taken against...

What if I paid for mortgage insurance but did not get a Form 1098?
If you did not receive a Form 1098 but you did in fact pay mortgage insurance, you would need to contact the mortgage insurance issuer to determine...

How do I figure my EIC or Earned Income Credit?
The earned income credit or EIC is automatically calculated by the program and many factors contribute to how it is calculated. Please read the...

Education Credit - Form 8863
American Opportunity, Hope & Life Time Learning Educational Credits How is the amount of the American Opportunity, Hope or Lifetime Learning...

I received a Form 1098 for my mortgage interest. Can I take the Mortgage Interest Credit?
Unfortunately, you can only take the Mortgage Interest Credit if you received a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) by a state or local governmental...

How do I add a miscellaneous deduction that is not inTaxSlayer's list?
If you need to report a qualifying expense for which there is no specific entry field, this can be added within the Miscellaneous Deductions entry...

Virginia Reject Codes
004 - Money amount fields must contain whole dollars (no cents). When a field is designed as N (positive only), the field must be present and must...

1099-C: What is this form and what do I do with it?
If you received a Form 1099-C, this amount is generally reported as income on your return. A 1099-C is received when you have a debt (home, credit...

Oklahoma Other Adjustments
Oklahoma Other AdjustmentsQualified Medical Savings Account/Health Savings Account: Contributions made to, and interest earned from, an Oklahoma...

Arkansas Military Filing Information
Should I file a Resident or Nonresident Return?Military personnel (Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard) who were...

New York Reject Codes
0001 Duplicated – return already processed with same Social Security Number (SSN).0002 - If you e-file IT-370 with an amount owe, you must provide...

What type of business do I have to own to qualify for the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction?
Generally, any self-employed individual will qualify for the deduction as long as the individual's meets the health insurance coverage...

Examples of Credits
Examples of Credits: Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)The foreign tax credit is intended to reduce the double tax burden that would otherwise arise...

Foreign Taxes NOT Eligible for a credit?
You cannot take a Foreign Tax Credit based on any of the following taxes:1. Taxes paid to a foreign country that you do not legally owe, including...

What if I had income from tips that I didn't report to my employer?
Sometimes, you may receive tips for work or services you performed, but you don't report these to your employer. If you have such income, you are...

What is a SEP?
Generally, you can deduct the contributions you make each year to each employee's SEP-IRA. If you are self-employed, you can deduct the...

Illinois Additions to Income
ILLINOIS ADDITIONS TO INCOMEFederally tax-exempt incomeEnter the amount of federally tax-exempt interest and dividend you received. NOTE: Your...

Connecticut Subtractions From Income
Connecticut Subtractions From Federal Adjusted Gross Income Exempt Dividends From Certain Qualifying Mutual Funds Derived From U.S. Government...

Oklahoma Subtractions from Income
Oklahoma Subtractions from IncomeMilitary RetirementEach individual may exclude 75% of their retirement benefits or $10,000, whichever is greater,...

Where do I mail my Kansas payment voucher?
If you owe the state of Kansas, you would need to mail in your payment with your payment voucher. Most states include the mailing address on the...

Who can claim the Domestic Production Activities Deduction?
To claim the Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD), you must have a positive amount for each of the following three amounts:Qualified...

1099-R: Early Withdraw Penalty
To discourage the use of pension funds for purposes other than normal retirement, the IRS imposes an additional 10% tax on certain early...

SC Other Additions to Income
Taxpayers that claim bonus depreciation under federal law must add back the difference between the bonus depreciation taken and the depreciation...

Hawaii Credits
Hawaii Credit for Income Taxes Paid to Other States and CountriesNote: This credit may

Please explain the deductions and credits that are available in the Other Deductions section of TaxSlayer.
Casualties and Thefts: A "casualty loss" is a loss that is a result of a sudden, unexpected, or unusual event. Examples include theft,...

Indiana's CollegeChoice 529 Recapture
You may be eligible for a credit if you made a contribution(s) to Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 education savings plan (see instructions on page 36...

Massachusetts Additions to Income
Massachusetts Additions to IncomeSince Massachusetts does not allow a deduction for amounts originally contributed to an IRA or Keogh, the...

Earned Income Credit Table (EIC Table)
Publication 596 is the IRS publication issued to help taxpayers understand Earned Income Credit (EIC). It includes eligibility requirements,...

South Carolina Other Subtractions
Line 52 OTHER SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOMESince these subtractions apply only to a few people, they are not fully explained in this booklet. Attach an...

Is there any way I can pay for my e-file without using a credit card?
Unfortunately, TaxSlayer requires you to pay for your e-file by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover); however, we do offer...

Examples of 1099-B and 1099-MISC forms
To view examples of these forms you can click on the URL's below. To view a 1099-B go here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099b.pdfTo view a...

Form 1098-E: What do I do with my Student Loan Interest Statement?
Any interest that you paid on qualifying student loans is generally reported to you on Form 1098-E, Student Loan Interest Statement by the...

Georgia Eligible Single Family Residence Tax Credit
O. C. G. A 48-7-29.17 provides taxpayers a credit for the purchase of an eligible single-family residence located in Georgia. An eligible...

New York Pension Exclusions
New York Pension ExclusionsPension and annuity income exclusionDid you enter an amount on line 9 or 10 that was not from a NYS or local government...

Please explain all of the deductions that are available related to Medical Expenses.
Medical and dental expenses, such as doctor visits, health insurance, glasses, etc.:Generally, you are allowed a deduction for most of the medical...

Form W-2G: Gambling Winnings
If you received a Form W-2G for winnings you received from gambling, you can enter this in your TaxSlayer.com account by selecting Income Menu >...

Colorado Additions to Income
COLORADO ADDITIONS TO INCOME

Itemized Deductions - An Overview
Examples of Itemized Deductions:Medical and Dental ExpensesThe medical and dental deductions include medical and dental insurance, amount paid to...

Oklahoma Military Filing Information
Oklahoma Military InformationResident...An Oklahoma resident is a person domiciled in this state for the entire tax year. “Domicile” is the place...

Special Charitable Contributions for Certain IRA Owners
As an alternative method for donating to a charity, certain taxpayers may transfer funds from their IRA to an eligible charitable organization....

Oregon Subtractions from Income
Oregon income tax refund included in federal income Enter your Oregon state income tax refund from federal Form 1040, line 10. Do not include...

Ohio Additions to Income
OHIO ADDITIONS TO INCOMEInterest/Dividend Income from Other States: Enter the total amount of interest and/or dividends yo

Tax Documents You Should Have On Hand
Be sure that you have on hand any of the following tax documents that you have received:W-2This is an important form, and you need one from each of...

Indiana Military Service Deduction
If your income includes active or reserve military pay, you will be able to take a deduction (regardless of your age). If you are retired from the...

How do I pay my state amount due?
If you have already efiled, you can visit your states department of revenue website: You filed electronically and need to make a payment, you have...

New Jersey Property Tax Credit
New Jersey Property Tax CreditEligible homeowners and tenants who pay property taxes, either directly or through rent, qualify for either a...

When will I get my refund?
Check the IRS e-File Refund Cycle Chart. Please Note: The date that the funds are available in your account may vary slightly from bank to bank....

Arizona Other Subtractions From Income
A. Previously Reported Gain on Decedent's Installment SalePrior Arizona law required acceleration of any unrecognized installment sale gain upon...

Interest You Paid - Overview
Home mortgage interest is interest that you pay on a loan secured by your main home or a second home. The loan may be a mortgage to buy your home,...

Hawaii Subtractions From Income
Subtractions from IncomeMilitary Reserve or Hawaii National Guard Duty Pay ExclusionHawaii does not tax the first $4,484 received by each member of...

North Carolina Subtractions from Income
North Carolina Subtractions from IncomeRetirement Benefits Received by Vested Government Retirees (Bailey Settlement)As a result of the North...

Form 1098: What do I do with my Mortgage Interest Statement?
Home mortgage interest and points are generally reported to you on Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement, by the financial institution to which...

North Carolina Credits
North Carolina CreditsCredit for Charitable Contributions by NonitemizersIf you claimed the standard deduction on your federal return, you may...

Kentucky Education Tuition Tax Credit
Kentucky also offers the Hope Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. Requirements for the 2009 Kentucky Education Tuition Tax Credit are...

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate
To qualify for a rebate a claimant must:• have a modified gross income of $16,000 or less;• be age 65 or older on the last day of the tax year;• be...

Itemized Deductions - Information about line 15b on the Schedule A
Qualified Contributions:In general, you can elect to treat gifts by cash or check as qualified contributions if the gifts were paid after August...

New York Other Additions
ACRS property; year of disposition adjustmentIf you disposed of property that was depreciated for federal purposes using ACRS, and if ACRS...

South Carolina Tax on Active Trade/Business Income
An individual, estate or trust receiving income from one or more pass-through businesses can choose to have active trade or business income taxed...

Examples of Items to Report as Other Income
Taxable distributions from a health savings account (HSA) or an Archer MSA. Distributions from these accounts may be taxable if (a) they are more...

What does All Investment At Risk mean?
What does All Investment At Risk mean?Your investment is considered an At-Risk investment for:The money and adjusted basis of property you...

I bought my first home, but it wasn't in DC. Is there a credit that I can take?
Yes. For 2008, the IRS has provided both a DC First Time Homebuyer Credit and the First Time Homebuyer Credit. While first credit only applies to...

Minnesota K–12 Education Expense
K–12 Education Expense If in 2008 you purchased educational material or services for your qualifying child’s K–12 education, you may be able to...

What are the full qualifications for the Residential Energy Credit?
You may be able to take this credit if you made qualified energy saving improvements to your home located in the United States in 2009. For credit...

South Carolina Subtractions from Income
Enter all numbers on lines 37 through 52 as positive numbers even if they are negative numbers on the federal return.Lines 37 through 52 are...

Missouri Subtractions from Income
Missouri Subtractions from IncomeEXEMPT CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO AQUALIFIED 529 PLANThe state of Missouri allows a subtraction from federal adjusted...

Where is my Earned Income Credit (EIC)?
If you are eligible for Earned Income Credit or EIC, it is calculated automatically in the program as you enter your tax information. There are...

Why is my credit for dependent care expenses not showing up?
This article is intended for users who are attempting to take the Credit for Dependent Care Expenses, but it does not appear to be calculating on...

What is a Short Sale?
A short sale is a contract to sell property you borrowed for delivery to a buyer. At a later date, you either buy substantially identical property...

If you owed on your return this year, consider making Estimated Payments to the IRS in the upcoming tax year.
Sometimes taxpayers elect or are required to make estimated payments to the IRS throughout the year in expectation of the following year's tax...

Form 1098-T: What do I do with this?
The information reported on Form 1098-T can be used in one of two ways: as a Tuition and Fees Deduction OR as an Education Credit. You cannot...

Section 179 Deduction Limitations
Taking the Section 179 election allows the taxpayer to elect to deduct the total cost of the property purchased in lieu of depreciating the...

Massachusetts Reject Codes
0001 Page 1 of the tax return must be present. 0003 The return is not for the current tax year. 0004 Line numbers within a statement must be in...

Please explain all of the deductions that are available related to my home.
Mortgage Interest Paid:Generally, any interest that you pay on a home mortgage can be deducted on your return as long as 1.The proceeds from the...

Kentucky Use Tax
If, while a Kentucky resident, you made any out-of-state purchases of tangible personal property for use in Kentucky on which sales tax was not...

New Mexico Subtractions from Income continued
Deduction for NM Medical Care Savings Account: If you or your spouse are enrolled in a New Mexico Medical Care Savings Account, (NMMSA) established...

Idaho Subtractions from Income
IDAHO SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOMEHEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMSDeduct premiums you paid for health insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents...

District of Columbia Subtractions from Income
District of Columbia Subtractions from Income

Adjustments
Examples of Adjustments: Educator Expense DeductionIf you are an educator, you may be able to deduct up to $250 of expenses you paid for purchases...

Kentucky New Home Tax Credit
The New Home Tax Credit isa nonrefundable income tax credit effective July 26th, 2009, and applies to a “qualified buyer” who purchases a...

NEW MEXICO WORKSHEET FOR COMPUTING MEDICAL CARE EXPENSE DEDUCTION
1. Determine your eligible medical care expenses paidduring the tax year and enter here. Important: Alsoenter this amount on line...

1099-B: Proceeds from Broker and Barter Transactions
If you received a Form 1099-B for from a broker or barter transaction, this is generally reported on a Schedule D as a capital gain or loss. You...

Oklahoma Other Additions
Oklahoma's Other Additions• Losses from the sale of exempt government obligations• If you are a swine or poultry producer who has deducted...

What is a Qualified Plan?
Qualified retirement plans set up by self-employed individuals are sometimes called Keogh or H.R.10 plans. The plan must be for the exclusive...

Connecticut Additions to Income
Connecticut Additions to Federal Adjusted Gross IncomeInterest on State and Local Government Obligations Other Than Connecticut

How do I figure my limitation for Form 8853?
When filing Form 8853 for an Archer MSA Deduction, you are required to figure the limitation that applies to you in regard to how much of a...

North Dakota Subtractions from Income
Native American’s Exempt IncomeIf you are an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian tribe who lived on any Indian reservation in North...

Georgia Adoption of a Foster Child Credit
Adoption of a Foster Child CreditGeorgia provides an income tax credit for the adoption of a qualified foster child. The amount of the credit is...

Examples of other deductible expenses
Examples of other Deductible Expenses:Archer MSA deduction (see Form 8853). Jury duty pay is you gave the pay to your employer because your...

Interest You Paid - Interest Reported on Form 1098
Home mortgage interest and points are generally reported to you on Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement, by the financial institution to which...

Other Indiana Credits
Certain areas within Indiana have been designated as airport development zones (ADZ). These zones are established to encourage investment and job...

Please explain all of the credits that are available related to me and my family.
Child and Dependent Care Costs:If you paid someone to care for your child who is under age 13 (such as daycare), you may be able to reduce your tax...

Ohio Subtractions From Income
OHIO SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOMEFederal Interest and Dividends Adjustment: Enter interest and dividend income included in your Federal AGI from...

Ten Things You May Not Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit is for people who work, but have lower incomes. Here are some things you may not know about the EITC. 1. A quarter of...

New Mexico Nonrefundable Credits continued
Land Conservation Incentives Credit: Persons who donate land, or interest in land, to private or public conservation agencies for conservation...

Massachusetts Schedule Z - Other Credits
Massachusetts Schedule Z - Other CreditsLead PaintIf you incurred expenses for covering or removing lead paint on residential premises in...

Mississippi Subtractions from Income
National Guard and Reserve Pay (Line 51 on NR Return)Enter the lesser of the National Guard or Reserve pay or the $15,000 Statutory Exclusion per...

What filing status should I choose?
Your federal tax filing status is based on your marital and family situation. It is an important factor in determining whether you must file a...

Will my state return be sent with the federal return?
When you are creating your federal return you also have an option to create a state return. When you choose your state from the list of state...

Montana Subtractions from Income
Montana Subtractions from IncomePartial Pension and Annuity (Retirement) Income Exemption and Railroad Retirement IncomeIf you have reported...

Ohio Credits From Schedule B
OHIO CREDITS FROM SCHEDULE B Qualifying Retirement Income included in OH AGI: To qualify for the Ohio Retirement Income credit, you must meet all...

How long will it take the IRS to process my return?
Generally, once your return is e-filed you will receive an acknowledgement email within 48 hours. This email will let you know if your return was...

How do I file my federal return and my state return(s) at the same time?
When you are creating your federal return you also have an option to create a state return. When you choose your state from the list of state...

W-2 - Box 14 - The code that is on my W-2 is not listed in the menu.
In many cases, the information that your employer lists in Box 14 of your W-2 does not affect your income tax return. In fact, for many Box 14...

Kansas Military Filing Information
KANSAS INCOME TAX INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNELThe following information may be of assistance in determining whether or not service...

Unreimbursed Employee Expenses - Vehicle Expenses
There are 2 methods for computing vehicle expenses: the standard mileage rate and the actual expense method. You cannot use the standard mileage...

Arkansas Subtractions From Income
Arkansas Subtractions From Income HSA DeductionThis line is used

Idaho Tax
IDAHO TAXNON-TAXED PURCHASESIf you made purchases during the year without paying sales tax, you must report use tax on such purchases. Examples...

Oklahoma Credits
Oklahoma CreditsTornado Tax Credits• October 9, 2001 Tornado Tax CreditThis credit is for owners of residential real property whose primary...

South Carolina Use Tax
SOUTH CAROLINA USE TAXIf your use tax has not been remitted during the year, see South Carolina Use Tax Worksheet UT-3W for instr

Massachusetts Schedule B
Massachusetts Schedule BYou must file Massachusetts Schedule B if you had·

What are "Qualified Medical Expenses"?
Generally, qualified medical expenses for HSA purposes are unreimbursed medical expenses that could otherwise be deducted on Schedule A (Form...

What Gifts and Donations to Charity can I Deduct?
Cash contributions (such as tithes or donations):You can deduct any gifts in cash or by check that you made to qualifying charitable organizations....

Wisconsin Reject Codes
WISCONSIN REJECT CODES FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: (608) 266-2772Code Form Field Rejection...

New York Subtractions from Income
New York Subtractions to IncomeNew York’s 529 college savings program deduction/earnings distributionsDuring 2008, did you, as an account owner,...

An Overview of Deductions for Gifts to Charity
You can deduct contributions or gifts that you may have made to various organizations during the tax year. Qualifying contributions can be made in...

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IRS Error Reject Codes 1242-1432

Maryland Military Filing Information
MARYLAND MILITARY INFORMATIONMilitary PersonnelIf you are a legal resident of Maryland and serving in the military, you must file a resident...

Colorado Subtractions from Income
COLORADO SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOME UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INTEREST Enter any interest you earned

UTAH NONREFUNDABLE CREDITS
UTAH NONREFUNDABLE CREDITSAt-Home Parent Tax Credit

Deducting Moving Expenses
Did you recently move to another city for a new job or because your old job is now at a new location? A tax break may be coming your way. How far...

Who qualifies to have an HSA?
To be an eligible individual and qualify for an HSA, you must meet the following requirements. You have a high deductible health plan (HDHP),...

Minnesota Child and Dependent Care Credit
Child and Dependent Care Credit (Schedule M1CD)To qualify for the child and dependent care credit, your household income—federal adjusted gross...

What can I include as Prior Year 4th Quarter Estimates?
If you are itemizing your deductions, the IRS will generally allow you to take a deduction for state and local taxes that you paid during the tax...

What expenses can I deduct as "moving expenses"?
You can deduct the reasonable expenses of moving your household goods and personal effects and of traveling from your old home to your new home....

Arizona Reject Codes
0200 Each field can only contain type of data specified in record layout . Non numeric value in numeric field All Forms All numeric fieldsIs...

Utah Use Tax
Utah Use Tax Use tax is required on all taxable items purchased for storage, use or consumption in Utah during the filing year, if sales and use...

What are "qualifying education expenses"?
For purposes of the student loan interest deduction, these expenses are the total costs of attending an eligible educational institution, including...

Oregon Credits
Retirement income creditIf you were age 62 or older on December 31, 2008, and receiving retirement income, you may qualify for a retirement income...

Alabama Consumer Use Tax
When you shop at retail stores and many other business establishments in Alabama, the price you pay for the retail purchases you make usually...

General Information About the First Time Homebuyer Credit
Currently, the IRS has not completed the full form and instructions for Form 5405 for the First-Time Homebuyer Credit. However, available for a...

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Georgia National Guard/Air National Guard Credit
Georgia National Guard/Air National Guard CreditGeorgia provides a tax credit for Qualified Life Insurance Premiums for Residents who are members...

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IRS Error Reject Codes 0301-0398

How do I report qualifying education expenses that I paid with a 1099-Q distribution?
If you contributed to a Coverdell ESA (CESA) or a Qualified Tuition Program (QTP), you may have received a distribution from your account during...

Wisconsin Military Filing Information
Wisconsin Individual Income Tax - Military InformationFor tax year 2005 and forward:For federal purposes, an increase in death gratuity benefits...

Iowa Tuition and Textbook Credit
Iowa Tuition and Textbook CreditTaxpayers who have one or more dependents attending Kindergarten through 12th grade in an accredited Iowa school...

Nebraska Reject Codes
0001 1040N 1040NS An electronic return has already been filed for this primary SSN for thistax year. 0002 1040N 1040NS The electronic return...

What are the qualifications for claiming a person as a Dependent or a Qualifying Child on my return?
Individuals who rely on you for support and reside in your house generally qualify for dependent tax exemptions. However, there are situations when...

Example of how to report Qualified Education Expenses involving a 1099-Q
Dave received a 1099-Q for a distribution that he received from his QTP. His gross distribution (box 1) was $5000 and his earnings (box 2) were...

What vehicles qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit?
For a list of specific vehicles that currently qualify, click here.To qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit, the vehicle must qualify as...

Utah Apportionable Nonrefundable Credits
UT Apportionable Nonrefundable Credits Capital Gain Transactions Credit

Indiana Military Filing Information
INDIANA MILITARY FILING INFORMATIONIndiana adjusted gross income tax applies to members of both the active and active reserve components of the...

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Top Five Facts about Dependents and Exemptions
1. Dependents may be required to file their own tax return. Even though you are a dependent on someone else’s tax return, you may still have to...

Oklahoma Other Subtractions
Oklahoma Other SubtractionsRoyalty income earned by an inventor from a product developed and manufactured in this state shall be exempt from income...

The Five Filing Status Possibilities
Everyone who files a federal tax return must determine which filing status applies to them. It’s important you choose your correct filing status as...

How do I claim the Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses if my spouse was a student or disabled?
Was your spouse a Student or Disabled?Your spouse was a student if he or she was enrolled as a full-time student at a school during any 5 months of...

Maryland Additions to Income
Part-year residents losses or adjustments to federal income that were realized or paid when you were a nonresident of Maryland.Net additions to...

SC Subtractions from Income
NET CAPITAL GAIN DEDUCTIONNet capital gains which have been held for a period of more than one year and have been included in the SC taxable income...

South Carolina Non Resident/Part Year Income Subject to tax
TAXABLE INTEREST AND DIVIDENDGenerally, interest, dividend income, and interest from other state's obligations are taxable by South Carolina only...

Am I eligible for an Illinois K-12 education expense credit?
Am I eligible for an Illinois K-12 education expense credit?You may figure a credit for qualified education expenses, in excess of $250, you paid...

Who qualifies to have a Medical Savings Account (MSA)?
To qualify for an Archer MSA, you must be either of the following. An employee (or the spouse of an employee) of a small employer (see below for...

California Military Filing Information
Should I file a Resident or Nonresident Return?Military personnel (Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard) who were...

What is the difference between the Hope Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit?
There are 2 tax "Credits" available to help you offset the costs of higher education.* They are the Hope credit and the Lifetime Learning...

W-2 - Information about Box 12
The following list explains the codes shown in box 12 on the W-2.A - Uncollected social security or RRTA tax on tips. (Include this tax on Form...

Reject Codes 0915-1005
IRS Reject Codes 0915-1005

Missing your W-2?
Did you get your W-2? These documents are essential to filling out most individual tax returns. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax...

Iowa 2009 Earned Income Credit Addendum
The following information will be included in the expanded instructions when published. A worksheet will also be posted with the expanded...

Tax Benefits for Education
It is Back-to-School time and maybe time for a tax break, too. Whether you are paying for a college education or a teacher buying items for your...

WEST VIRGINIA LOW-INCOME EARNED INCOME EXCLUSION
WEST VIRGINIA LOW-INCOME EARNED INCOME EXCLUSIONYou may be eligible to claim the low-income earned income exclusion if you received earned income...

California Reject Codes
002 There is an error with the Date. Date fields with a length of six positions should have six numeric characters in YYYYMM format (for example:...

Alabama Enterprise Zone Act
To stimulate business and industrial growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax incentives to corporations, partnerships,...

Iowa Military Filing Information
IOWA TAX RESPONSIBILITIES OF MILITARY PERSONNELActive-duty military service pay is taxable only by the state in which the armed forces service...

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Arkansas Reject Codes
ARKANSAS REJECT CODES0001 AR1000 AR1000N ~ Duplicate Return. An electronically filed return has previously been filed.0002 AR1000 AR1000N ~ No...

Georgia Subtractions from Income
If you have income that is taxable by the Federal Government but not taxable to Georgia, you must adjust your Federal Adjusted Gross Income. The...

2010 IRS e-File Refund Cycle Chart
The IRS does not guarantee a specific date that a refund will be deposited into a taxpayer's bank account.To check the status of a refund, call the...

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What is a "qualified student loan"?
A "qualifying loan" is a loan you took out solely to pay qualified education expenses that were: For you, your spouse, or a person who...

Indiana Reject Codes
5001 All Data Error - File could not be processed or formatted correctly Rejected5002 All IRS Field 0020b EFIN Missing or Invalid Rejected5003 All...

Georgia Military Filing Information
INFORMATION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FAMILIESQUESTIONS:What are the filing requirements for military personnel? Military personnel whose home of...

Selling Your Home
During the year, many people sell their home and move to a new location. Many of those individuals will make a profit on the sale and still will...

Reject Codes 0106-0169
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Virginia Military Filing Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TAX BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FILING EXTENSION GRANTED WHILE SERVING IN COMBAT ZONETax Commissioner...

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Arkansas Political Contribution Credit
Arkansas Political Contribution Credit

Mississippi Military Filing Information
Section 574 of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act provides that military duty pay can be taxed only by the state in which the armed forces...

New Jersey Reject Codes
0000 Return was Accepted or in some cases Conditionally Accepted0001 "State code other than "NJ"0002 "Return Year other than...

Vermont Homestead Declaration
Vermont Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Adjustment ClaimThe Declaration identifies property as the homestead of a Vermont resident and the...

Five Facts about the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
If you are living and working abroad you may be entitled to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Here are five important facts from the IRS about...

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Military Pay Exclusion - Combat Zone Service
Combat Zones Q-1: What geographic areas are considered combat zones?A-1: Combat zones are designated by an Executive Order from the President as...

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Maryland Reject Codes
FORM 5020001 DCN is invalid; positions 3-8 must equal EFIN of originator; required field 14 N0004 RSN is invalid; positions 1-5 must equal ETIN of...

Minnesota M2 Reject Codes
0001 Processing site is not “S” The processing site in the TRANA record must be “S”.0002 Invalid format - checkbox A checkbox field must be the...

Minnesota M1PR Reject Codes
0001 Processing site is not “S” The processing site in the TRANA record must be “S”.0002 Invalid format - checkbox A checkbox field must be the...

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California Credits
California CreditsChild Adoption: 50% of qualified costs in the year an adoption is ordered

Federal Extension Form 4868 Reject Codes

New Mexico Nonrefundable Credits
Cultural Property Preservation Credit:The credit for preservation of cultural property is 50% of the costs of a project for the restoration,...

Alabama Income you DO NOT Report
(Do not include these amounts when deciding if you must file a return.)

Illinois Reject Codes
0001 IL-1040 and Summary Records must be present for each tax return.0002 Money and Numeric Fields -significant money fields must be...

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Minnesota M1 Reject Codes
0001 Processing site is not “S” The processing site in the TRANA record must be “S”.0002 Invalid format - checkbox A checkbox field must be the...

Massachusetts Military Filing Information
MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY INFORMATIONBusiness Expenses of National Guard and Reserve MembersMassachusetts continues to adopt the federal treatment...

Where is my refund? How can I check the status of my Federal or State refund?
If your return has been accepted and you are expecting a refund, you should be able to check the status of your refund with the IRS or with your...

Minnesota Military Filing Information
Credit for Military Service in a Combat ZoneIf you served in a combat zone or hazardous duty area anytime during 2009, you may be eligible for a...

Maine Military Filing Information
MAINE SERVICEMEMBERSNonresident ServicemembersOn December 19, 2003, President Bush signed the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (Public Law No....

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Connecticut Military Filing Information
Connecticut Income Tax Information for Armed Forces Personnel and VeteransThis document:Explains how Connecticut income tax laws apply to members...

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