Get Irs 1040 - Schedule A 2013

Filing your taxes can be a challenging process, especially when it comes to itemizing deductions on Form 1040 - Schedule A. This guide will provide you with clear and detailed steps to help you fill out the form accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to complete your IRS 1040 - Schedule A online

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your name and the name of your partner as shown on Form 1040 at the top of the schedule.
3. Next, move to the medical and dental expenses section. Enter the total amount of qualifying medical and dental expenses on line 1.
4. On line 2, input the amount from Form 1040, line 38. This figure is crucial as it determines the limit on your deductible medical expenses.
5. Calculate 10% of the amount on line 2 by multiplying it by 0.10. If you or your partner were born before January 2, 1949, use 7.5% instead.
6. Subtract the result from line 3 from the total on line 1, and if line 3 exceeds line 1, enter '0' on line 4.
7. Proceed to the Taxes You Paid section. Choose between state and local income taxes or general sales taxes by checking the appropriate box on line 5.
8. Input the amounts for real estate taxes on line 6, personal property taxes on line 7, and any other applicable taxes on line 8.
9. Sum the amounts from lines 5 through 8 and enter the total on line 9.
10. In the Home mortgage interest section, enter the mortgage interest reported to you on Form 1098 on line 10, and any additional amounts you have for interest not reported on line 11.
11. Continue documenting points on line 12, mortgage insurance premiums on line 13, and any investment interest on line 14.
12. Add the totals from lines 10 through 14 and enter that amount on line 15.
13. In the Gifts to Charity section, detail cash/check gifts on line 16 and other gifts on line 17, ensuring to follow the instructions regarding reporting gifts over $250.
14. Collect the totals of lines 16 through 18 and input them on line 19.
15. Record any casualty or theft losses on line 20 and include any unreimbursed employee expenses in line 21.
16. Enter applicable tax preparation fees on line 22, followed by any other expenses on line 23.
17. Sum the amounts on lines 21 through 23 and record this total on line 24.
18. Refer to the instructions to calculate the percentage deduction and finalize your totals on lines 25 to 30.
19. Review all entries closely for accuracy, save your changes, and either download, print, or share your completed form as necessary.

Start filling out your IRS 1040 - Schedule A online today to maximize your deductions!