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General Guidelines for the IRA Deduction
If you made contributions to a traditional IRA during the tax year, you may be able to take an IRA deduction. But you, or your spouse if filing a...

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,...

What is a Form 1099-INT? (View a sample form)
A Form 1099-INT is used to show interest income that you earned during the tax year. Types of interest include savings bond interest, checking and...

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...

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...

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...

District of Columbia Credits
District of Columbia CreditsDC Low Income CreditTo qualify for this credit, your federal tax liability before credit and payments must be...

Alabama Military Filing Information
Am I a resident or nonresident?Military personnel (Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard) who were residents of Alabama...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Qualifications for claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses:
To claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses, you must meet certain conditions including:• Income - You must have earned income from...

Montana Military Filing Information
Montana Exempt Military PayMilitary pay earned as a result of service performed under the authority of USC Title 10 is exempt from Montana...

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...

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...

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

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...

Does my dependent child need to file a return?
Chart B—For Children and Other Dependents If your parent (or someone else) can claim you as a dependent, use this chart to see if you must file a...

If I'm not eligible for EIC, can I prevent TaxSlayer from calculating it on my return?
If you have already checked and made sure that you are not eligible for EIC, you can click on the third option on the Earned Income Credit Menu:...

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...

Arizona 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...

Illinois Military Filing Information
MILITARY INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONMust I file an Illinois return?If you are an Illinois resident or part-year resident, you are required to...

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...

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...

Which boxes should I check when entering my dependent's information?
There are a variety of circumstances that dependents may or may not fall into. Each situation can significantly affect the result of the return....

Why should I check Combat Zone Special Processing?
By checking the option "Combat Zone Special Processing" it will allow the Taxpayer to file W-2`s that may not list all of the standard...

Delaware Military Filing Information
DELAWARE MILITARY INFORMATIONMembers of Armed ForcesWhile you are stationed in Delaware:Your military pay is subject to Delaware state income tax...

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...

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...

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

Michigan Military Filing Information
I am in the Military. Michigan is my state of record but I have not been stationed in Michigan for several years. Am I still required to file a...

What is a SIMPLE 401(K)?
SIMPLE stands for "savings incentive match plan for employees". A SIMPLE plan is a written arrangement that provides you and your...

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...

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...

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...

What is a Form 1099-MISC? (View a sample form)
A 1099-MISC can be used to show a variety of different types of income. Based on what box the entry is in and what the income is for, you will...

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....

What forms and schedules do you support through TaxSlayer Web?
We support the following forms through our web program:(Last updated on 11/18/2009)1040 1040A 1040EZ1040ES1040XSch A Itemized Deductions Sch B...

What is a "Qualifying Child"?
Uniform DefinitionA “qualifying child” may enable a taxpayer to claim several tax benefits, such as head of household filing status, the exemption...

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...

Reject Code 0370 - Child Tax Credit
This reject code indicates that the child for which you are claiming the child tax credit is ineligible. One reason for this could be age, the...

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...

Colorado Military Filing Information
Military Servicepersons(Revised 11/05)GENERAL INFORMATIONThis publication covers Colorado income taxation of current military personnel and those...

Louisiana Military Filing Information
Resident Individual Income TaxWho must file:Residents or part-year residents of Louisiana, or nonresidents with income from Louisiana sources who...

Did you know that there are events in life that may have a significant tax impact?
Many times we experience significant life events that have a tax impact too! This page is designed to help you while explaining to individuals the...

How do I know if I was "disallowed" from claiming EIC in a previous year?
In most cases, the IRS would have notified you in the year you were disallowed. You would have received a notice in the mail. In addition, the...

Download Program - What forms and schedules do you support through TaxSlayer Download?
We support the following forms through our download program:1040 1040A 1040EZ 1040EZT1040X Amended ReturnSch A Itemized Deductions Sch B...

Kentucky Military Filing Information
Military Personnel—Members of the Armed Forces are required to file state income tax returns with their state of legal domicile, which usually is...

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...

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

Download Program - What forms and schedules do you support through TaxSlayer Download?
We support the following forms through our download program:1040 1040A 1040EZ 1040EZT1040X Amended ReturnSch A Itemized Deductions Sch B...

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...

Kansas Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State
CREDIT FOR TAXES PAID TO OTHER STATES: If you paid income tax to another state, you may be eligible for a credit against your Kansas tax...

Vermont Subtractions from Income
Vermont Subtractions from Income

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

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

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...

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

West Virginia Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State
West Virginia Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State

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...

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

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...

How should I file if I am a Part Year Resident of Delaware?
How should I file if I am a Part Year Resident of Delaware?If you are a Part Year Resident, you must file a Delaware tax return: a. if you had...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Reject Codes 0399-0465
IRS Error Reject Codes 0399-0465

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...

Pennsylvania Schedule SP
What is Tax Forgiveness?Tax Forgiveness is a credit that allows eligible taxpayers to reduce all or part of their PA tax liability. Tax...

Tips for Last-Minute Filing
With the tax filing deadline close at hand, the IRS offers some tips for those still working on their paper tax forms: Consider filing...

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...

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...

Five Important Changes for Taxpayers for 2008 Tax Year
Here are a few tax law changes you may want to note before filing your 2008 federal tax return: 1. Expiring Tax Breaks Renewed The following...

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...

Utah Military Filing Information
Utah Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed ForcesFederal tax laws provide some special benefits for active members of the U.S. Armed...

Ohio Military Filing Information
Ohio Income Tax: Individual Military Tax Provisions Ohio tax law contains certain special provisions that apply both to Ohio resident taxpayers who...

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

IRS Answers the "What If" Tax Questions of an Economic Downturn
What if I lose my job? Is my unemployment check taxable? Can I afford to take money out of my retirement account? These are just a few of the...

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...

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...

New Jersey Military Filing Information
Military Spouses Relief Act:As of November 11, 2009, the Military Spouses Relief Act provides the following to amend the Servicemembers Civil...

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...

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

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...

District of Columbia Reject Codes
The District of Columbia Fed/State E-File Program will be rejecting returns at the state level for tax year 2005 in instances where the required...

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...

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

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...

Minnesota Subtractions from Income
Net interest from U.S. bondsInterest earned on certain direct federal obligations is taxable on the federal return, but is not taxable on the state...

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...

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

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

Se’ Habla Español? – Tax Information Available in Spanish
If you need federal tax information, the IRS provides free Spanish language products and services. Pages on the Internal Revenue Service’s Web...

Delaware Subtractions from Income
Delaware Subtractions from IncomeUS ObligationsInterest received on obligations of the United States, and included on your federal tax return, is...

Five Important Changes for Taxpayers for filing year 2009
Here are a few tax law changes you may want to note before filing your 2009 federal tax return:

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

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...

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...

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

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...

Reject Codes 0170-0235
IRS Error Reject Codes 0170-0235

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

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

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

UTAH SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOME
UTAH SUBTRACTIONS FROM INCOMENative American Income

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...

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...

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

Reject codes 0040-0105
IRS Error Reject Codes 0040-0105

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Reject Codes 0531-0640
IRS Error Reject Code 0531-0640

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

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...

Reject Codes 0106-0169
IRS Error Reject Codes 0106-0169

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

Colorado Additions to Income
COLORADO ADDITIONS TO INCOME

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...

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

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

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...

Reject Codes 0466-0530
IRS Error Reject Codes 0466-0530

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Reject Codes 1006-1079
IRS Error Reject Codes 1006-1079

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

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