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Tax filing can be simple, as long as you have the right documents and know what to deduct.
Need help gathering the right tax stuff? Use our checklist to get started.
PERSONAL INFORMATION AND INCOME
COMMON DEDUCTIONS
Remember, the standard deduction has gone up again this year-$13,850 for singles and $27,700 for joint filers. But if your itemized expenses exceed these amounts, then don't take the standard-itemize! Here are the most common deductions. Do you have any of these to deduct?
YES
NO
Education Expenses
Tuition statements, itemized receipts of qualified educational expenses
(Form 1098-T), and student loan interest statements (Form 1098-E)
Homeowner Expenses
Mortgage interest statements (Form 1098), property tax payment receipts, and energy efficient upgrade receipts (Form 5695 if provided by installer)
Charitable Contributions
Detailed list of donations, receipts for contributions, and Form 1098-C for vehicle donations (or a letter confirming donation)
Self-Employment Expenses
Records of business/home office expenses, assets, pension plan contributions, health insurance payments, and estimated tax payment receipts (state and federal)
Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Name, address, and tax ID or Social Security number of the provider
Health Care Expenses
Any 1095 forms (for health care coverage) and records of medical and dental costs
Job-Related Educational Expenses
Records of expenses
IRA Contributions
Form 5498
Health Savings Account Contributions
Form 5498-SA
HOW YOUR TAX FILING WORKS
During the past year, did you take home $400 or more in self-employment income from any one source? (By "take home,"we mean your income minus your business expenses.) If so, give yourself a pat on the back. And now for the fun part: You get to file a federal tax return! Here's how it works:
Business Income and Expenses
You'll report your business income and expenses on your personal tax return, using Schedule C (in addition to your basic 1040 tax form).
Business Structure
Depending on your business structure (if you have one in place), you'll also file other tax forms. How do you
make sure you file the right tax forms? Easy. It's done for you when you use Ramsey SmartTax or a
RamseyTrusted tax pro.
To make your tax filing as smooth as possible, gather the records you'll need ahead of time. These basics are a good place to start:
COMMON DEDUCTIONS
Gather records for any business deductions that apply to you. These are some of the most common:
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Streamlined Services, PC is an accounting firm that empowers small to medium-sized businesses and individuals with tailored tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and CFO services. We serve clients in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Missoula, Kalispell, Miles City, Butte, Helena, and Glendive in Montana, and across the USA.
Streamlined Services, PC provides customized tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and CFO solutions for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. I proudly serve clients throughout Montana—including Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Missoula, Kalispell, Miles City, Butte, Helena, and Glendive—as well as clients nationwide.