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Use IRS Publication 970 to answer the following questions.
Complete Form 1040, Form 8863, Form 540 and other forms that you may need. Address information on W2 is current.
Maria's family goes to school.
 | Maria's daughter, Leticia Gonzalez, paid $2,000 for tuition fees for herself to attend a qualifying community college full time. |
| Her son, Raul Gonzalez, also paid $1,800 tuition fees to attend the same community college full time. |
| Her children are her dependents and she claims them on her return. |
| Leticia's SSN is 555-10-7500 and her date of birth January 20, 1989. |
| Raul's SSN is 555-10-7501 and his date of birth February 20, 1990. |
| This is the first year they attend college and they both are enrolled to pursue their degrees. |
Maria is a not married. She provides a home for her son and daughter. She is the only one that can claim them.
Maria provided for her family by herself. No one can claim her or her children as dependents. She paid rent all year for a of $9,600.00.
Maria received a tax-free scholarship from Women for Education Inc. The amount she received was $3,000 towards her studies to get a nursing degree at the same community college her kids attend. All the money was for enrollment and attendance as specified by the school.
Get all basic information from the following W2, including income information.
Have your return prepared and ready to answer the questions.
Option 1: Complete Quiz online.
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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.
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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.
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