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Student instructions:
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Use IRS Publication 972 , Publication 17 pages 222-225 and California 540A / 540 Booklet to complete this topic.
Andy Brown (SSN 572-03-3300) lives with Samantha Garcia (SSN 578-58-8471) with whom he has three children. Andy and Samantha are not married.
The children are:
 | Anthony Brown (SSN 610-13-6440) DOB 8-16-1997 |
| Amy Brown (SSN 604-13-6462) DOB 3-10-1996 |
| Leticia Brown (SSN 611-12-4011) DOB 4-18-1994 |
Andy's Income:
| Bank interest income $19.00 |
| Unemployment compensation $220.00 |
Andy and Samantha agreed that she would take care of the kids and that Andy would support the family.
Forms you need to complete tax return: Form 1040A , Form 8812 , and California Form 540A. Get all their basic information from the following W2, including income information.
Have your return prepared and ready to answer the questions.
Option 1: Complete Quiz online.
Instructions to submit quiz successfully: Step-by-Step check list
When prompted for your name, please enter your CTEC or Preparer Number (if you have a number) with your name as follows: First, last name, Number (e.g. John Smith A012345 / John Smith P012345)
Option 2: Complete and mail answer sheet.
If you choose not to complete the quiz by pressing "Start quiz" above, you can print questions and answer-sheet to mail to us. If you complete the online quiz, the advantage is that you get an automatic score as apposed to waiting for a response on a manually graded quiz. You can also print the questions and answer sheet and after you answered the questions on paper submit it online by choosing "Start Quiz" above. Please don't sent answer sheet by certified mail.
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Please Note: You must also complete the tax return for this assignment. If you turn in incomplete work, such as purposely not answering the questions regarding the return you prepared, you will not be given credit for the topic.