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Oakdale Neighbors Tax Preparation
Tips for a Good Interview ..................................................................2
Using TAXWISE to file returns: FEDERAL RETURNS .............3
Disability Income......................................................................................................................................... 5
Using TAXWISE to file returns: STATE RETURNS ...................6
MI 1040CR - HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT ........................................................................ 8
MI 1040 CR-7 HOME HEATING CREDIT ............................................................................................... 9
Using TAXWISE to file returns: CITY RETURNS .....................10
Using TAXWISE to file returns: E-FILING PROCEDURES ....11
WHAT TO SEND HOME WITH THE CLIENT: ........................13
WHAT TO GIVE TO THE SITE COORDINATOR: ..................13
Does the Calculated EIC Make Sense? ...........................................14
TaxWise Shortcuts ............................................................................14
TY2007 Guide to Entering 1040 Tax Data .....................................15
2008 IRS e-file Refund Cycle Chart ................................................17
Options for Clients ............................................................................17
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS: Service Fee Housing Projects ........18
Bank and Credit Union Routing Numbers .....................................19
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Tips for a Good Interview
(A quality interview is the first step in assuring a quality return. The volunteer is responsible for asking the
questions necessary to determine that all requirements or tests are met (ie. Filing status, dependents, eligibility for
credits, etc.)
1.
Introduce yourself to customer and engage in small talk (discuss the weather, difficulty in locating the site,
apologize if they had to wait, etc.).
2. Explain the tax return preparation process and what will take place during the interview
3. Share your intentions and any hopeful results and benefits for the taxpayer.
4. Allow the taxpayer to share any expectations, needs, and/or concerns:
 Ask whether they have any questions or expectations before beginning
 Encourage them to ask questions throughout the process.
5. Use the Intake and Interview Sheets to conduct the interview.
 Ask: What information have you brought with you today?
 Avoid making assumptions or asking leading questions
 Let the client know why the tax information is needed
6. Use active listening skills
 Create a “safe” climate, remove outside distractions
 Define terms that may confuse the client
 Watch for nonverbal listening cues (tone of voice, body language, eye contact)
 Listen, then respond by: Restating, Paraphrasing, Encouraging further dialogue
 Help the taxpayer communicate with you by responding to their emotional state:
 Silent (ask “tell me more about…..”)
 If upset, rephrase the question
 Focus on the taxpayer
7. Review the taxpayer’s responses to the intake questions
 Confirm all the info completed by taxpayer on the Intake and Interview sheet
 Scan the Intake Sheet to discover any missing info or info that doesn’t make sense
i. Is the Waiver signed by client and spouse?
ii. Does the dependent info look correct?
iii. Do they have the info needed to complete the MI credits, if eligible?
iv. Confirm marital filing status, # of exemptions, Eligibility for CTC or EIC
 Review documents presented by the taxpayer and scan for completeness including:
 W-2’s, 1099’s, 1098’s, etc.
 SSI, SSA payments, renter’s or home info
8. Prepare return using the reference material provided.
9. Advise taxpayer on the outcome of the return and next steps:
 Explain the tax return results. Ask client if they have any questions
 Explain resources for working out payment plans, financial classes, etc
 Go through the Quality Review process together
 Get signatures on forms explaining why the signatures are necessary
 Explain refund schedule, if applicable, for federal and state returns
i. Distinguish direct deposit from check refund schedules
ii. Tell them how to check on their refund if it is late
10. Part cordially
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Using TAXWISE to file returns: FEDERAL RETURNS
INFORMATION SHEET and client interview must be completed
first!
Use Pub 4012 Volunteer Resource Guide and Pub 17
Log into Taxwise 08
Press “Start a New Return”
Input filer’s SSN twice
Complete MAIN INFO PAGE.
Fill in red highlighted areas
Is filer e-filing
only a MI return
to receive state
credits?
Yes
No
GO TO “STATE RETURNS”
Follow Form 1040 line by line
Either link to required forms or select forms from “Add Form” window
Open 1040, page 1
Does filer have
W-2’s?
 Make sure to check the boxes in Taxpayer Information if tax filer or
his/her spouse is Blind or Permanently Disabled (rec’d SSI)
 If dependents ›4 then go to 1040 pg 1. Right click on one of the spaces for
dependent names and add the form “Additional Dependents.” Dependent
Classifications:
o DC = Dependent Care. Tax filer can receive a credit for child care $
they paid out of pocket to go to work for children under 13.
o EIC = Earned Income Credit. Check the box and TAXWISE calculates
eligibility
o CTC = Child Tax Credit. Automatically checked if dependent child
qualifies (under 17, a relative or foster child living with filer)
 Enter both states if tax filer lived two states.
 Skip entering Bank Name; enter only routing # & acct # unless splitting
refund, then use Form 8888.
Yes
Complete red
highlighted areas
on W-2 FORM
No
Does filer have
1099 INT’s or
1099 DIV’s?
No
Does filer have
1099 Misc, Box 7
No
Yes
Yes
 Make changes to filer address to mirror address on W-2
 If “earned wages” ≠ “SS wages”, check the box: “take
calculations off lines 3, 4, 5” & manually enter the amts
on the W-2
 Make sure entries in boxes 9-13 are copied onto the
electronic form, incl. Advanced EIC, Box 9
 Use “GRAPIDS” for locality, if Grand Rapids taxes
are withheld!!!
Retrieve and
complete a SCH B
Retrieve and
complete SCH CEZ
 On Sch B under Interest Income link to detailed
worksheet to fill in 1099 INT info
 On Sch B under Dividend Income link to detailed
worksheet to fill in 1099 DIV info
 TSJ stands for “Taxpayer”,”Spouse”,”Joint”
 1099s may cause the form MI SCH W! to appear in
the menu for the MI return. See next step.
 Ask filer is they incurred expenses in earning this
income as it is deductible
 There is a federal child care supplement that helps
child care providers estimate expenses for meals,
snacks, etc. See your Site Coordinator
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Yes
Does filer have
1099 G or R?
Retrieve and complete
Form 1099 G or R.
 1099s cause the form MI SCH W! to appear in
the menu for the state return
 Directions found in State Return section
Retrieve and complete
W-2 G
 Gambling income goes on 1040, line 21
 If taxpayer itemizes, Gambling losses can be
claimed up to the extent of gambling wins on
SCH A, line 27
No
Does filer have
W-2 G?
Yes
No
Does filer have
adjustments to
income?
Yes
Complete related
Forms and worksheets
No
Does taxpayer or
spouse qualify for
other credits?
Yes
Complete Worksheets,
Forms and Schedules
No
Does taxpayer
qualify for EIC?
Yes
Do they
have an EIC qualifying
child?
Some of those adjustments:
 Archer MSA: Form 8853
 Health Savings Accts: Form 8889.
 Moving Expenses: Form 3309
 IRA Deduction: Link to worksheet
 Student loan deduction: link to worksheet
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Child and Dependent Care: Form 2441
Credit for Elderly or disabled: SCH R.
Educational Credits: Form 8863
Retirement Savings Contributions: Form 8880
Residential Energy Credits: Form 5695
Child Tax Credit: Form 8812 & 8901, if needed
Recovery Rebate Credit: 1040 Wkt5: ln 28
Complete SCH EIC
(Be careful on line 7, check “YES”, if unmarried.)
No
TAXWISE will calculate
Complete all federal forms
that have a “!” by them
Is filer only
preparing a
federal return?
Yes
No
CONTINUE TO STATE RETURNS
Open MAIN INFO FORM.
Go to state information.
Remove the check from “If
you are NOT preparing a
state return, check here” 
Take the “MI” out of the
corresponding box.
CONTINUE TO E-FILING PROCEDURES
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Disability Income
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and Michigan Disability Income
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is received by people who often are considered totally and
permanently disabled. Not all SSI recipients may be classified as totally and permanently disabled but if a
client indicates they receive SSI, ask them if they are classified as such as they will receive additional
benefits on their tax returns.
SSI income is NON-TAXABLE income but is considered part of the “household income” calculation used
for determining Michigan tax credits such as the Homestead Property Tax Credit (MI-CR) and Home
Heating Credit (MI CR-7).
Disability income is received at the federal (SSI) and state levels (MI Disability):
 Typically a person receives :
o $637/month for 12 months = $7644/year of SSI and
o $42/quarter for 4 quarters = $168/year of MI Disability
Year
SSI/mo
SSI/yr
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
$579
$603
$623
$637
$674
$6948
$7236
$7476
$7644
$8088
MI Disab
/qtr
$42
$42
$42
$42
MI Disab /yr
Total Income per year
$168
$168
$168
$168
$7116
$7404
$7644
$7812
To enter SSI amounts:
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Go to federal 1040, pg 1, line 20a
o Right click to link to Social Security and Other Income worksheet.
o Right click on Social Security field to link to Scratch Pad.
o Type SSI and the amount
o Press F10 to close
o Press F10 to close
To enter MI Disability amounts:
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Go to the state form, MI CR, pg 1, line 21
o Right click to link to scratch pad
o Type “MI Disability” and the amount on the scratch pad and on ln 21
For customers who are totally and permanently disabled (SSI), indicate that in FIVE places
in TaxWise:
1. Main Information Sheet:
2. MI 1040 pg 1:
(about 1/4 of the way down)
Check the "credit e-file only" box if SSI is the ONLY income. (In this
case, no Federal return is necessary. If the federal 1040 is all
zeros and we don't check the "credit e-file only" box on the Michigan
form the whole return will be rejected.)
3. MI 1040, line 9c
4. MI CR pg 1, line 5b
5. MI CR-7, line 7
If no federal return is necessary
the taxpayer must file a Michigan return to receive state credits
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Using TAXWISE to file returns: STATE RETURNS
FEDERAL RETURN IS ALREADY COMPLETED
Open MI 1040 Pg 1
 Press <F1>
 Select “MI CODES”
 Select “SCHOOL CODES” and search
alphabetically for code
Fill in school code
Is
filer e-filing
only to receive state
credits?
Yes
Proceed to
MI CR, pg 1
Place check by
“Credit only e-filing”
No
Part-year
or non-resident of
MI?
Yes
Non-resident of
MI?
Yes
On Main Info Sheet, check box for 2+
states and enter state abbreviations
Complete MI 1040-NR
No
Enter dates of residency to
prorate income/credits
Any special
exemptions apply?
GRAND RAPIDS AREA
SCHOOL CODES
Byron Center
41040
Caledonia
41050
Cedar Spring
41070
Comstock Park
41080
East Grand Rapids 41090
Forest Hills
41110
Godfrey Lee
41120
Grand Rapids
41010
Grandville
41130
Kelloggsville
41140
Kenowa Hills
41145
Kent City
41150
Kentwood
41160
Lowell
41170
Northview
41025
Rockford
41210
Sparta
41240
Wyoming
41026
Yes
 Must file the other states’ 1040s which can
be downloaded in TAXWISE
Check appropriate exemptions on
pg 1, line 9c. Indicate # of people
 MAIN SHEET captures blind and
permanently disabled but not deaf,
paraplegics, etc
No
Early
retirement/pension
benefit withdrawals?
(1099 R, Code “1”)
No
Yes
Manually override the amt on MI
SCH 1 ln 12 changing it to “0” Link
to Worksheet. Type “Early
Withdrawal” and amount of “–xx”.
 Link to Worksheet.
 Type “Early Withdrawal” and
amount of “–xx”.
 (TAXWISE does not correctly
handle early withdrawals)
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Does filer have
1099’s?
Yes
 Number the codes (1, 2, 3…) on both the upper
and lower halves of the MI SCH W.
 On bottom half of the form: Place a check to
indicate if the 1099 is a M (Misc), G or R.
 Place a check to indicate whether the 1099 is
for you (Y) or for the spouse (S).
Complete MI SCH W
Open MI 1040 p2.
Does filer qualify
for state credits?
Yes
Complete MI Sch 2
and worksheets
No
Does filer own or
rent a home?
Yes
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Public Contributions: F1 gives list
Community Foundations: F1 gives codes
MI Historic Preservation: MI Form 3581
College and Fees Credit: MI SCH CT
Vehicle Donations: F1 gives code
Adoption Expenses: US 8839 & MI 8839
Stillbirth Credit: MI Worksheet 4
GO TO MI 1040 CR
No
Does filer pay for
heating their home?
Yes
GO TO MI 1040 CR-7
No
Check the e-filing box
Fill in refund type
Form must be paper filed if Federal taxes completed elsewhere
For Direct Deposit:
 If federal return is being filed then check option 1 and list the bank’s name
ONLY. Do not enter routing #, account #, or account type.
 If only receiving a refund from MI, then check option 2 and fill out bank’s name,
routing # and Acct # and repeat below to verify
GO TO CITY INCOME TAX FORMS
or
GO TO E-FILING PROCEDURES
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MI 1040CR - HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT
($82,650 household income cap)
Household Income DOES include non-taxable income like:
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Calculate household
income
SSI
SSA
MI Disability
DHS/FIP payments
Child Support
Household Income does NOT include:
Is household
income above
income caps?
Yes
STOP!
No
Did taxpayer live
outside MI in 2007?
Yes
STOP!
(6 mos or more?)
No
Does the
Taxpayer own a
home?
Yes
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Payments rec’d from foster grandparent or senior companion programs
Energy assistance grants & gov’t $ for home improvements
Gov’t payments to a third party (i.e. Doctor)
Food stamps
state & city tax refunds or credits
chore service pmts
Amts from SS or RR benefits for Medicare premiums
Employer-paid insurance premiums
Loan proceeds
Inheritance or life insurance benefits from a spouse,
first $300 from Gambling wins; bingo, lottery awards or prizes, gifts, cash or
expenses paid on your behalf by family or friends
 If rent or property taxes is greater than income, then credit will be challenged.
Ask if they received $ gifts from family or friends. If so, add amt to household
income on pg 1 to raise income level
Complete MI CR pg 1,
lines 6-7
No
Does the
Taxpayer live in
service fee
housing?
Yes
No
Enter rent on
MI CR pg 2, Ln 43
Complete MI CR pg 2, Ln 45
Service Fee Housing Section
 An incomplete list of Service Fee Housing is available in the
CRI Data website, ask your Site Coordinator
 Their credit will be less because they are in essence already
receiving “subsidy” in the fact their housing unit does not pay
real estate taxes
Renters Section
Return to MI 1040, p2 or
 Property tax and taxable value of a home can
often be found under the city’s website on
the internet
 Mobile home park residents: Claim $3/mo
($36/yr) on line 7 , pg 1 and put the balance
of rent paid on pg 2 under renter’s section
MI 1040 CR-7
 If taxpayer receives a subsidy, then enter
only the rent actually paid out of pocket in
Renter’s section
 Generally, taxes that equal up to 3.5% of
their income are not refundable
 *A lesser % of income applies to other
claimants (seniors, disabled, etc)
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MI 1040 CR-7 HOME HEATING CREDIT
Does the filer rent
or own a home?
Yes
No
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Have they
already filed with
their heating co?
Yes
No
Complete MI CR-7 pg 1
County Code for Kent Cty: 41
If taxpayer receives SSI, check ln 7
Phone #s for Home Heating costs:
DTE
1-800-477-4797
1-800-411-4348
No
Income must fall under these caps:
Exmpts
Stand Allow
0 or 1 $394
2
$528
3
$662
4
$796
5
$930
6
$1,064
Max Income
11,243
15,072
18,900
22,729
26,558
30,386
+ $ 134 for each over 6
GO BACK TO MI 1040 p2 or
GO TO E-FILING PROCEDURES, IF CREDIT-ONLY RETURN
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Using TAXWISE to file returns: CITY RETURNS
FEDERAL AND STATE RETURNS ARE ALREADY COMPLETED
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Open MI CF 1040
Is filer a
resident of
Grand Rapids or
Walker?*
Yes
Place a check by city name
and by “resident”
No
GRAPIDS, WALKER, BIG RAPIDS, LANSING, MUSKEGON and MUSKEGON
HTS require you pay local income tax if you lived and /or worked in their city
Residents need to file if they had taxable income in the tax year
Non-residents need to file if,
o Taxable income was earned in a city that has a local income tax
o local tax was withheld by an employer but the filer’s actual workstation was
outside city limits and the taxpayer wants a refund
o Unemployment Income is NOT taxable to cities
Complete all NON-RESIDENT Returns
BEFORE calculating RESIDENT City Tax
Forms
Place a check by city name
and by “non-resident”
For each W-2 or
1099 was the filer’s
actual workstation(s)
within city limits?
Yes
Consider income as
taxable to that city
No
Complete CF 1040 WKT 1.
 Exclude any income earned outside the city
limits. List the actual work address, employment
dates & give the reason why income is excluded:
Ex: lived Kentwood/ worked Wyoming
 Use Kent County Street Directory to determine
if address is within city limits
Complete Non Resident CF 1040
Is filer a resident
of another city
that has income
tax?*
No
Yes
Copy the amount found on Ln 28 of the
Non-Resident CF 1040 pg 1 to Ln 31 of the
Resident CF 1040 pg 1
Complete MI CF 1040 for
resident
Residents receive credit for local income
tax paid to another city.
To calculate credit:
CF1040= resident city form
CF1040-NR= non-resident city form
1. Take Total Income after deductions (before
exemptions) from the non-resident form
(CF1040-NR, ln 25)
2. Subtract the exemption amount from the
resident form (CF1040, ln 26)
3. Multiply the amount above by ½ the resident
rate found in the “Tax at” box on ln 28 of the
CF1040 (.005 for Walker; .00325 from GR)
4. Enter that credit amount on CF 1040, ln 31
GO TO E-FILING PROCEDURES
Grand Rapids, Walker and Muskegon do have direct deposit, complete line 38 on MI CF 1040 p 1
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Using TAXWISE to file returns: E-FILING PROCEDURES
FEDERAL, STATE and CITY RETURNS ARE ALREADY COMPLETED
Open RUN DIAGNOSTICS
Are there
errors?
Yes
Click on error messages to go to
form. Correct error(s) and verify
information
No
Are you
e-filing?
Yes
 See Site Coordinator if you
cannot solve error on your own
Click on “E-FILE” to create e-file
No
Click on “CLOSE”
 Click File Copy If credits only, click State copy
 City Returns are always paper-filed. If you complete tax returns for
2+ cities, always attach pg 1 from the opposite return to the
respective city return plus pg 1 of the Fed 1040
Open PRINT MENU
Print FEDERAL, STATE and
CITY RETURNS
Have Taxpayer sign forms
Complete KCTCC Survey Info
Quality Review Checksheet
 Have taxpayer/spouse sign 2 Fed copies of 8879 and 2 copies MI 8453
 Have taxpayer sign waiver on CLIENT INTAKE Sheet, pg 2
Input tax return info from tax forms (1040’s, MI CR-2, MI CR-7) onto page 2
of the VOLUNTEER INTERVIEW FORM

Double-check filing status classification, # of dependents
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If taxpayer files 2+ city income tax forms, add the city refunds and/or
payments together and record the combined amount on survey form.
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Pass the Quality Review Checklist to Quality Reviewer or Site Coordinator
OR Go through the Quality Review Checklist to ensure the taxpayer’s forms
are complete and accurate
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Collate and review with
taxpayer
SEE BELOW
If payment due the federal government:
 Use pre-addressed envelop
 Insert Form 1040V Payment Voucher
 Include payment. If payment is by check, include the following:
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Payable to: US Treasury
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Include SSN, daytime phone number, TY 2007, Form type (1040, 1040 A,
1040 EZ)
 If balance due is large, refer customer to IRS Office on 678 Front Street for payment
plan options
If payment is due to the State of Michigan:
 Use pre-addressed envelop
 Insert Form MI 1040V Payment Voucher
 Include payment. If payment is by check, include the following:

Payable to: State of Michigan Dept. of Treasury, include SSN, TY 2007
 If balance due is large, refer customer to State of MI on 350 Ottawa for payment plan options
SITE COORDINATOR (or an appointed Quality Monitor who is certified and versed in tax law)
Conduct
Quality Review
Turn in required
paperwork

Review the tax return in TaxWise.
o Ensure numerical data is correct and makes sense
o Ensure EITC, Child Tax Credits, MI Credits are completed, if eligible
o Make sure subsidized rent, service fee housing, mobile home lots are recorded
accuratly
o Run Diagnostics on TaxWise, when quality check is done
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Review the INTAKE/INTERVIEW FORM. Ensure the KCTCC survey info is correct
and matches the taxpayer forms/amounts in TaxWise
o Common errors:
 filing status
 # of dependents
 credits are not calculated, recorded or incomplete on survey form
(particularly EITC, total Child Tax Credit refundable + non-refundable credit)
 city refunds/payments not added together
 Household income incorrect or missing
SEE BELOW
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WHAT TO SEND HOME WITH THE CLIENT:
FEDERAL:
 Copy of federal 1040 paper return w. Schedules & Forms
 Copy of Form 8879 –proof of e-filing
 If client owes: 1040V payment voucher with labeled envelop
STATE:
 Copy of MI 1040 paper return with Schedules and, if applicable:
o MI CR
Homestead Property Tax
o MI CR-7 Home Heating Credit
 Copy of Form MI 8453 –proof of e-filing
 If client owes: MI 1040V payment voucher with labeled envelop
CITY, if applicable:
 Copy of MI CF 1040 paper return with schedules
 Original MI CF 1040 paper return with Schedules mailed to City
o Include CF-1040s pg 1 from other cities where taxpayer has to file
o Signed by client and spouse
o 1 copy of each W-2 and 1099 attached to pg 1
o Pg 1 of the Federal 1040 attached to each CF-1040
o Instructions to include Payment
o If balance due is large, refer customer to city income tax department to work out
payment plans
o Addressed envelop to be sent by April 30, 2008
Place all copies into IRS envelop with a Refund Inquiry Card.
Let client know when to expect federal refund
using E-File Refund Cycle Chart.
WHAT TO GIVE TO THE SITE COORDINATOR:

Client Intake Sheet with signed waiver
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Volunteer Preparer Interview Sheet:
o Front sheet competed by volunteer
o Survey Data reported on pg 2
o Signed by preparer and dated
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Copy of every W-2 and 1099
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Forms:
o 8879 –signed by client and spouse
o MI 8453–signed by client and spouse
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Quality Review Checklist completed by volunteer
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If return can’t be completed that day, attach a post-it note on paperwork with your name,
date, and an explanation of what info is missing or the next steps to complete the form.
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Does the Calculated EIC Make Sense?
$4,824
$4,716
4500
4000
3500
$2,917
$2853
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
$438
$428
500
34000
31000
28000
25000
22000
19000
16000
13000
10000
7000
4000
0
1000
EITC Benefit Amount ($)
5000
Total Earned Income ($)
2+ Children
(income cap: $38,646 …MFJ $41,646)
One Child
(income cap: $33,995 …MFJ $36,995)
No Children
(income cap: $12,880 …MFJ $15,880)
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TY2007 Guide to Entering 1040 Tax Data
This chart is provided as a guide to entering data in TaxWise 1040. The information given here may not apply to
some situations. The preparer is responsible for knowing and applying tax law correctly.
Type of Income
W-2
Substitute W-2 (Form 4852)
W-2G (Gambling)
1099-R
CSA 1099-R
RRB 1099-R
Substitute 1099-R (Form 4852)
1099-G: Unemployment compensation, Repayment, Withholding
Tips not on W-2
Scholarship not on W-2
Household Employee income not on W-2
1099-B Stocks, bonds, (box 2)
1099-DIV Dividends
1099-INT Interest Income
1099-OID
1099-Miscellaneous
Link to 1099-Misc from the following lines:
Rents................................
Royalties...........................
Prizes...............................
Medical Paymts.................
Non-emp Compensation (Box 7)
If self-employed...............
If employee .............
Hobby or Other Income (Box 3)......
Substitute Payments.......
Crop Insurance................
1099-MSA
Taxable State Refund
Social Security (SSA) / RR Tier 1
Lump Sum SS / RRT
Supplemental Security Income
Enter on this Form in TaxWise
1040 Line 7: link to W-2 blank form
F9 on EIN entry of new, link to blank W-2
1040 Line 21: link to W-2G
1040 Line 16a: Link to Form 1099-R
Form 1099-R
1040 Line 20: Form 1099-R
F9 on Payer's ID entry of new, blank 1099-R
1040 Line 19: link to 1099-G
1040 Line 7: Link to Form 4137
1040 Wkt 1
1040 Wkt 1
Schedule D or Capital Gain/Loss Worksheet (F9 on Schedule D
to open)
1040 Line 9: Schedule B or Dividend Statement
(F9 in Dividend section on Schedule B to open statement)
1040 Line 8a: Schedule B or Interest Statement
(F9 in Interest section on Schedule B to open statement)
Schedule B: Interest Statement
1040 Line 12: Link to
F9 on Schedule E, line 3
F9 on Schedule E, line 4
F9 on Form 1040, line 21
F9 on Sch. C or CEZ, line 1
F9 on Sch. C or CEZ, line 3
F9 on Form 4137, line 3
F9 on Form 1040, line 21
F9 on Form 1040, line 21
F9 on Sch. F, line 8a
Form 8853
F9 on 1040, line 10 for worksheet
1040 Line 20: link to 1040 Wkt 1; carries to 1040 line 20a
1040 Wkt 1; F9 for prior year worksheet
1040 Line 20a
 Right click to link to Social Security and Other Income
 Right click on Social Security field to link to Scratch
Pad.
 Type SSI and the amount.
 Press F10 to close
 Press F10 to close
MI CR Pg 1, Line 18. Add MI Disability on MI CR Line 21
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Adjustments to Income
IRA Contributions
Student Loan Interest Paid
Tuition & Fees as AGI Deduction
Health Savings Acct Contribution/ Distribution
Self-Emp Tax
Self-Emp Health Ins.
SE SEP, SIMPLE and Qualified Plans
Penalty on Early Withdrawal of Savings
Alimony Paid
MSA Contributions
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1040 Line 32: link to IRA Worksheet
1040 Line 33: Link to 1040 Wkt 2
1040 Line 34: Link to Wkt 2 OR 1040 Line 49:link to Form 8863
1040 Line 25; Link to Form 8889
Calculated by TaxWise on Sch. SE
1040 Line 28: Link to worksheet
1040 Line 32: link for wkt
Transfers from Sch B: Interest Statement
1040, line 34; F9 for wkt
Form 8853
Deductions
Medical Expenses/Miles
Charitable Contrib./Miles
Noncash Contrib. over $500
State and Local Income Taxes
State Sales Tax
1098 Mortgage Interest
For home used in business
For home used in business by
employee......................
For home used for part rental/part
personal.............
1098 Points (box 2)............
Depreciation, Amortization, and Business Asset
Sales
Schedule C Business Use of Home
Business Use of Home by Employee
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Schedule A Line 1: Link to Detail Wkt
Schedule A Line 17: Link to Detail Wkt
Schedule A Line 16: Link to Form 8283
Carry from W-2, W-2G, 1099G, 1099R, F/S Tax Pd to Sch A Ln 5a
Schedule A, Line 5b: Link to worksheet
Schedule A, Line 10
Form 8829. Remainder carries to Sch A
F9 on Form 2106, line 4 for worksheet
F9 on Sch. E for worksheet
Schedule A; if amortizing, link (F9) on Sch A line 12 to
Depreciation Worksheet
Credits
Foreign Tax Credit
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Elderly or Disabled Credit
Education Credits (Hope, Lifetime Learning)
Retirement Savings Contribution Credit
Child Tax Credit
Adoption Credit
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1040 Line 51: link to Form 1116
1040 Line 47: Link to Form 2441
TaxWise calculates on Schedule R
1040 Line 49: link to Form 8863
1040 Line 53: link to Form 8880
TaxWise calculates on 1040 Wkt 3
1040 Line 54: Link to Form 8839
Payments
Fed/State Estimated Tax Payments
Earned Income Credit
Withholding
Additional Child Tax Credit
Amount Paid w/4868 or 2350
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1040 Line 65: lF/S Tax Paid
1040 Line 66a: Link to EIC Worksheet
1040 Line 64: Carries from W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, F/S Tax Paid
1040 Ln 68: Calculated by TaxWise on Form 8812
1040 Wkt 3
Link from form to which depreciation applies (Sch. C, F, E, etc.) to
Form 4562, then link to Dep. Worksheet
F9 on Sch C, line 30, to Form 8829
F9 on Form 2106, line 4 for wkt
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2008 IRS e-file Refund Cycle Chart
Transmitted & Accepted
(by 11:00 am) between...
Direct Deposit Sent* Paper Check Mailed*
Feb 5 and Feb 12, 2009
Feb 20, 2009
Feb 27, 2009
Feb 12 and Feb 19, 2009
Feb 27, 2009
Mar 6, 2009
Feb 19 and Feb 26, 2009
Mar 6, 2009
Mar 13, 2009
Feb 26 and Mar 5, 2009
Mar 13, 2009
Mar 20, 2009
Mar 5 and Mar 12, 2009
Mar 20, 2009
Mar 27, 2009
Mar 12 and Mar 19, 2009
Mar 27, 2009
Apr 3, 2009
Mar 19 and Mar 26, 2009
Apr 3, 2009
Apr 10, 2009
Mar 26 and Apr 2, 2009
Apr 10, 2009
Apr 17, 2009
Apr 2 and Apr 9, 2009
Apr 17, 2009
Apr 24, 2009
Apr 9 and Apr 16, 2009
Apr 24, 2009
May 1, 2009
Apr 16 and Apr 23, 2009
May 1, 2009
May 8, 2009
Options for Clients
Large Refund?
 Make change on Form W4
 Online Withholding Calculator: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/page/0,,id=14806,00.html
Large EIC?
 Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit
o Taxpayer must complete a W-5 for employer
o The 2007 Advance Earned Income Tax Credit (AEITC)‘s maximum credit that
employers are allowed to provide throughout the year with the employees pay
is $1,712.
Financial Coaching/Class?
 Provide flyer
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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS: Service Fee Housing Projects
Note should be made that a few facilities have both market rate housing and housing that qualify for the PILOT billings,
hence the reason they have real property taxes owed. Tom Truszkowski (ph. 456-3153) in the Assessor’s Office can provide
additional info
COMPLEX NAME
BENSON GROUP HOME - THRESHOLDS
BRETON VILLAGE GREEN - PARKWAY MEADOWS NON
PROFIT HOUSING
BRIDGE STREET APTS - GENESIS LIMITED DIV
CALUMET FLATS - DWELLING PLACE
CAMBRIDGE SQUARE OF G.R. I
CAMBRIDGE SQUARE OF G.R. II
CAMELOT DUPLEX - TUTTLE HILL PRTNSHP
CAMELOT WOODS-PH I; CAMELOT WOODS LTD
CAMELOT WOODS-PHASE II - SBO LLC
CARRIER CREST APTS
CENTRAL HIGHLAND GARDENS
CHAFEE APTS. - DWELLING PLACE
EASTBROOK APTS. - EASTBROOK APTS. LTD
EMERALD CREEK APTS
EMERALD CREEK APTS II
GLENHAVEN MANOR
GLOBE APTS
GOODRICH APTS
GRANDVIEW APARTMENTS - GRAND VIEW LIMITED
GRANDVILLE AVE. PROPERTIES APARTMENTS
HERON COURTYARD LDHA
HIDDEN CREEK APTS - HIDDEN CREEK LTD DIV
HILLCREST HOMES - HILLCREST HOMES/MHT
ICCF
INNER-CITY CHRISTIAN FEDERATION
LENOX
MADISON SQUARE REHABILITATION
MARSH RIDGE I - MARSH RIDGE LTD DIV
MARSH RIDGE II
MARSH RIDGE III
MORTON ASSOCIATES - SEVENTY NORTH APARTMENTS
NEW HOPE HOMES
NORTHLAKE CONSUMER HSNG. CO-OP - NORTHLAKE
VILLAGE CORP
ORCHARD PLACE APTS. - ORCHARD PL LTD DIV
PLEASANT PROSPECT
PLEASANT PROSPECT II
COMPLEX NAME
PLYMOUTH ARMS APARTMENTS - PLYMOUTH ARMS
APARTMENTS
RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE LDHA (MSHDA #692)
STONEBROOK APARTMENTS - STONEBROOK PHASE II
STONEBROOK PHASE I - LEONARD AT PLYMOUTH
ASSOCIATION LTD
STONEBROOK PHASE III - STONEBROOK III LDHA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STRATFORD TOWNHOUSES - REILLY MTG ASC
STUYVESANT APARTMENTS - STUYVESANT LTD DIV HSG
THE LOFT APTS. - GRAND POINT LTD PTNSHP
TRADITIONS - GRAND RAPIDS HOUSING
WESTMINISTER MEADOWS - WESTMINSTER MEADOW LTD
WESTON LIMITED DIVIDEND HOUSING - 44 IONIA LTD
DIVIDEND
GRAND RAPIDS HOUSING COMMISSION FACILITIES
HOPE COMM. MAIN HOUSE
HOPE DUPLXS II
LEONARD TERRACE
MT. MERCY/HOPE
PUBLIC HOUSING
ADDRESS
1225 LAKE DRIVE SE
2305 BURTON ST SE
349 MT VERNON NW
301 DIVISION AVE S
832 PLYMOUTH AVE NE
1901 BRADFORD ST NE
3959 CAMELOT DR SE
3701 CAMELOT DR SE
2301 E PARIS AVE SE
205 CARRIER ST NE
307 DIVISION AVE S
0136 DIVISION AVE S
3601 CAMELOT DR SE
0101 SHELDON BL SE - #2
2619 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
0315 COMMERCE AVE SW
0339 DIVISION AVE S
1925 BRIDGE ST NW
SCATTERED SITE PARCELS
1500 KNAPP ST NE
0801 HAYDEN ST SW
730 MADISON AVE SE
SCATTERED SITE HOUSING
0345 DIVISION AVE S
SCATTERED SITE HOUSING
PROJECT
2911 LAKE MICH DR NW
2866 BURRITT ST NW
MARSH RIDGE LTD
0055 IONIA AVE NW
SCATTERED SITES
DWELLING PLACE
1405 ELMDALE ST NE
1300 KNAPP ST NE
SEVERAL ADDRESSES
SEVERAL ADDRESSES
ADDRESS
2001 BRADFORD ST NE
3624 BURTON ST SE
1800 STONEBROOK DR NE
1152 PLYMOUTH AVE NE
1152RPLYMOUTH AVE NE
1600-1601 BRADFORD ST NE
0401 CHERRY ST SE
0020 SHELDON AVE SE
2300 EASTCASTLE DR SE
1150 PLYMOUTH AVE NE
0044 IONIA AVE SW
ADDRESS
3416 HALEH CIRCLE SE ??
1669 BRADFORD ST NE
4301 BRETON AVE SE
0021 WESTON ST SW
2nd ADDRESS
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Bank and Credit Union Routing Numbers
BANKS
ROUTING NO.
BYRON CENTER STATE
CHASE
072409464
072000326
CHEMICAL BANK
CHOICE ONE
COMERICA
FIFTH THIRD
HASTINGS CITY BANK
HUNTINGTON BANK
072410013
072408436
072000096
072400052
072402869
072403473
INDEPENDENT BANK
IONIA CO. NAT'L BANK
ISABELLA BANK/TRUST
MACATAWA BANK
MERCANTILE BANK
NATIONAL CITY
072412972
072402665
072403004
072413845
072413829
072000915
LASALLE BANK
UNITED BANK
072000805
072408805
FORMER NAME
Bank One
Standard Federal
CREDIT UNIONS
AAC CU
ATL CU
ALLIED CREDIT UNION
272480393
272480429
272480364
CAPCOM
COMMUNITY WEST CU
CREDIT UNION ONE
FLAGSTAR BANK CU
FIRST UNITED FED. CU
GR BUILDING TRADE C. U.
272482113
272480995
272479841
272471852
272480775
272480636
GR CONSUMERS CU
GRAND VALLEY CU
KENT CO. EMPLOYEES CU
LAKE MICHIGAN CU
LANSING FEDERAL CU
MEIJERS CU
272486164
272480694
272480791
272480678
272482061
272480872
MULTI PRODUCTS CU
MY PERSONAL CREDIT UNION
OPTION ONE CU
PORTLAND FEDERAL CU
RIVER VALLEY CU
RIVERTOWN COMM. CU
272486193
272486193
272480432
272484056
272476239
272486203
TRI-CITIES CU (Grnd. Haven)
WEST MICHIGAN CU
WESTERN DISTRICT CU
272480335
272481004
272481017
LSI CU
Steelcase
Formerly Bell Comm. CU
Stampers CU
West Mich. State Employees CU
Oak Industrial