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Filing A Tax Return

Filing A Tax Return. 16th Amendment to US Constitution The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration. Income . Who Pays Income Taxes?. Citizens

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Filing A Tax Return

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  1. Filing A Tax Return 16th Amendment to US Constitution The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

  2. Income

  3. Who Pays Income Taxes? • Citizens • pay income taxes based on the $ earned • take deductions based on $ spent on deductible items (according to tax laws) • Complete the tax return form • Taxpayers are legally responsible for • Accurate record keeping • Filing a tax return on time • Paying any additional tax due

  4. Collect Data • Deductions for Expenses • Dependents • Interest paid • Taxes paid • State, federal (IRS), property • Dependent care • Medical Expenses • Record of Earnings • W-2 (from employer) • 1099 • Interest Earned • Dividends Earned • Business Profits

  5. Form to File • Business • 1120 • Individual • 1040 EZ • 1040 • Business Schedules

  6. Where do I get the forms? • Can I complete return myself? • YES • IRS website has tutorials • Software available • Turbo Tax • H & R Block • Download forms from the IRS • USPS has paper forms • Paid tax preparers provide forms • Liberty Tax • H&R Block • Local individuals

  7. When to File Tax Return • Federal Tax Return • NC Tax Return • April 15th following end of calendar year (December 31)

  8. Where to File • State of NC Return • NC Department of Revenue • Raleigh, NC • Not all states have state income tax • Ex: Florida • Federal Return • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

  9. Who issues Refunds? • Federal • The US Treasury Department • State • NC Department of Revenue • Other state tax offices • Do I get a refund? • Deductions from paychecks for income taxes are estimates & paid into your IRS account • Actual $ owed is calculated at end of year based on deductions • IF your tax due is MORE than you paid in during year, you OWE the IRS. • IF your tax due is LESS than you paid in during year, the IRS OWES you.

  10. Tax Evasion • What if I do not file a tax return? • Subject to state & federal laws • Fines • Interest charges on money due • Imprisonment • Not paying the taxes that are due to the government • Lying about amount • Not filing return at all

  11. What if I lie on my tax return? • Tax returns are subject to audit • May be charged with tax evasion

  12. Who pays for tax Fraud?Every law abiding taxpayer!

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