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Are There Any States Without A State Income Tax?
There are currently nine states that have no state income tax:AlaskaFlorida

Can A Married Taxpayer Claim The Head of Household Filing Status?
Generally, the Head of Household filing status applies to unmarried individuals (or married...

Can TaxSlayer Pro Help Me With A Tax Question?
TaxSlayer Pro Technical Support can only assist with the treatment of basic tax information....

Can The Adoption Credit Be Claimed If There Were No Expenses Paid?
Taxpayers who adopt a child with *special needs can qualify for the maximum credit even if no...

Does Filing An Extension (Form 4868) Give The Taxpayer More Time To Pay Their Taxes Due?
No. Although the taxpayer is not required to make a payment of the estimated tax due, filing...

How Do I Complete A 'Kiddie' Tax Return?
To enter a child's Tax Return, from the Main Menu of TaxSlayer Pro select:Tax ReturnsEnter the...

How Do I Complete A Return For A Minister Or Member Of The Clergy?
A Minister's Income should be reported on different forms depending on whether it is Salary (W-2)...

How Do I Complete Form 1040NR?
In order to access Form 1040NR, the 1040NR Program must be selected when you begin the tax...

How Do I Enter Two Forms 8829’s?
Unless there are different rooms in the home used for the same business you should complete Two...

How Do I Force Itemized Deductions?
To force itemized deductions from the Main Menu of the Tax Return (Form 1040) please...

How Do I Input A Wash Sale?
A wash sale occurs when you sell or otherwise dispose of stock or securities (including a...

How Do I Mark The Taxpayer As A Dependent On Another Return?
To mark the Taxpayer as a dependent on another return from the Main Menu of the Tax Return (Form...

How Do I Report An IRA?
An Individual Retirement Arrangement, or IRA, is a Personal Savings Plan which allows you to set...

How Do I Report The Cost Of A Home That Was Inherited, Then Sold?
If you inherited your home, your basis in the home will be the amount you use for 'Original...

How Do I Send An Individual Corrupt Return?
To send a corrupt return to TaxSlayer Pro Technical Support from the Main Menu of the Tax...

Is Switching Between Taking Actual Expenses And Standard Mileage Permitted?
No. The auto expense deduction can be figured by comparing the standard mileage rate to the...

Is Third Party Sick Pay Taxable/Reportable?
Generally, you must report as income any amount you receive for personal injury or sickness...

What Does UT Stand For And Why Is It Showing On Form 1040?
UT is uncollected tax on Social Security, Medicare, or RRTA tax on tips or group-term life...

What If My Client Doesn’t Have A SSN?
IRS issues ITINs to Foreign Nationals and others who have Federal Tax Reporting or Filing...

What Is An Installment Agreement?
An installment agreement is a payment plan that allows a taxpayer to spread out the payments of...

What Is Per Diem? How Do I Report It?
Per Diem is an allowance given by employers that is used to cover meals, lodging, and incidental...

What Is The Age Limit For A Dependent To Be Claimed If They Are A Student?
The taxpayer can claim a child as a dependent if they are considered a full time student who was...

What Is The ERO PIN On Form 8879?
The ERO's PIN is a five digit number that prints on Form 8879 in place of the ERO's signature. A...

What Is The Maximum Allowable Contribution Amount To An IRA?
Traditional IRA: $5,000 per year, $6,000 for taxpayers age 50 or olderRoth IRA: $5,000 per...

What Is The Maximum Amount of Qualified Child And Dependent Care Expenses That Can Be Claimed On Form 2441?
The maximum amount of qualified child and dependent care expenses that can be claimed on Form...

When Is Form 4835 (Farm Rental Income And Expenses) Really Needed?
If you were the landowner (or sub-lessor) and did not materially participate (for Self-Employment...

When Is Form 8453 Required?
Form 8453 is only required when one or more of the following forms are included in the return:

Where Do I Access Form 8910 – Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit?
To access Form 8910, from the Main Menu of the Tax Return (Form 1040) please select:

Where Do I Enter A K-1 On An Individual Return?
To enter a K-1, from the Main Menu of the Tax Return (Form 1040) please select:Income Menu

Where Do I Enter Amortization?
Amorization is entered by accessing the Schedule or Form that it is associated with.Schedule C:...

Where Do I Enter Mileage On Form 4562?
Mileage can be entered on Form 4562 by accessing the Schedule of Form that it is associated with....

Where Do I Enter Seller Financed Interest?
To enter Seller Financed Interest on Schedule B, from the Main Menu of the Tax Return (Form 1040)...

Where Do I Find Form 982 - Reduction of Tax Attributes?
To access Form 982, from the Main Menu of the Tax Return (Form 1040) select: Income MenuOther...

Where Is The MFS Allocation Record?
If the taxpayer is filing a return with a married filing separate filing status and they live in...

Why Are Social Security And Medicare Being Withheld On A W-2 For A Statutory Employee?
If workers are independent contractors under the common-law rules, such workers may nevertheless...

Why Does My Client Have No Tax Liability?
If the Taxpayer has Qualified Dividends or Capital Gains this could reduce their Taxable Income...

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