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TAX Writing Project - Kate & Sam Smith - Tax Return information
It is the end of the tax-year, and Kate and Sam Smith need your help completing pages 1 and 2 of Schedule 1040 and Schedule A.
Kate Smith (SS # 555-55-5555)
Sam Smith (SS# 444-44-4444)
33 Oak Street Drive
San Diego, California 91911
The taxpayers are 52 years old, file Married Filing Jointly, and have two children:
Elizabeth Smith (SS # 333-33-3333)
Jonathan Smith (SS# 222-22-2222).
For this problem, assume their gross income is $185,300.
This year Kate got a new job, and the Smiths moved to a new city. The new job was located within the same state about 650 miles away from their old house. Before the move, the family went on a house hunting trip that cost them $700. They also hired a moving company for $2,800. On their way to their new house they spent $50 on meals, and $75 on a hotel room. They also stopped by an amusement park and spent $80 on tickets for the day.
The Smiths paid $12,000 in interest on their home mortgage this year, and $2,500 in real estate taxes on their new home. They also paid $1,200 in personal credit card interest, and Kate paid $850 in interest on student loans.
Sam was hospitalized with a heart condition this year, which required him to undergo surgery. The Smiths incurred $25,000 in medical expenses as a result of Sam's illness. Of this amount, $18,000 was reimbursed by the insurance company.
During the year the Smiths contributed $1,500 cash to the Salvation Army. Before their move, the family donated clothes and furniture that they had purchased for $650 to Goodwill. At the time of donation the items were worth $300. They also gave some old baby furniture to their friends that was valued at $150.
Sam Smith paid $200 in union dues for the year, and the family pays $250 for tax return preparation services.
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