A Sample Tax Return Transcript form provides a detailed account of an individual's tax return as filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including any subsequent adjustments made by the agency. This transcript showcases various segments of the tax return, such as income, adjustments to income, taxes, and credits, without displaying the line-item detail that the actual tax return form does. Essential for various administrative processes, it serves as a critical document for individuals seeking to verify their income or for financial planning purposes.
Navigating the Sample Tax Return Transcript form, which provides a detailed record of a taxpayer's filed return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), offers a comprehensive look into the financial statements reported for a specific tax period, in this case, the year ending December 31, 2017. This document, released on August 9, 2018, with a tracking number for reference, includes sensitive taxpayer data— only showing initial return figures and adjustments made by the IRS without accounting for any further actions on the account. It lists personal information such as social security numbers for both the filer and spouse, address, and filing status, in addition to a breakdown of reported income from various sources like wages, salaries, business income, and dividends. Adjustments to income, which can include educator expenses or self-employment tax deductions among others, are also detailed to calculate the adjusted gross income. Furthermore, the form outlines the taxpayer's tax liability, including any credits or other taxes owed, along with the total payments made towards these obligations. The final sections indicate the net amount owed by the taxpayer or their refund amount and involve details about any third-party designees. With numerous data points and figures, understanding the Sample Tax Return Transcript form is crucial for taxpayers aiming to grasp the intricacies of their tax obligations and returns as processed by the IRS.
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This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data
Tax Return Transcript
Request Date:
08-09-2018
Response Date:
Tracking Number:
100200235179
Customer File Number:
0987654321
SSN Provided:
XXX-XX-5084
Tax Period Ending: Dec. 31, 2017
The following items reflect the amount as shown on the return (PR), and the amount as adjusted (PC), if applicable. They do not show subsequent activity on the account.
SSN:
SPOUSE SSN:
NAME(S) SHOWN ON RETURN: DRAK
ADDRESS:
123 DA
FILING STATUS:
Single
FORM NUMBER:
1040
CYCLE POSTED:
20181005
RECEIVED DATE:
Jan.15, 2018
REMITTANCE:
$0.00
EXEMPTION NUMBER:
1
DEPENDENT 1
N ME CTRL:
DEPENDENT 2
DEPENDENT 3
N:
DEPENDENT 4
PTIN:
PREPARER EIN:
Income
WAGES, SALARIES, TIPS, ETC:
$13,000.00
TAXABLE INTEREST INCOME: SCH B:
TAX-EXEMPT INTEREST:
ORDINARY DIVIDEND INCOME: SCH B:
QUALIFIED DIVIDENDS:
REFUNDS OF STATE/LOCAL TAXES:
8/9/2018
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ALIMONY RECEIVED:
BUSINESS INCOME OR LOSS (Schedule C):
$2,500.00
BUSINESS INCOME OR LOSS: SCH C PER COMPUTER:
CAPITAL GAIN OR LOSS: (Schedule D):
CAPITAL GAINS OR LOSS: SCH D PER COMPUTER:
OTHER GAINS OR LOSSES (Form 4797):
TOTAL IRA DISTRIBUTIONS:
TAXABLE IRA DISTRIBUTIONS:
TOTAL PENSIONS AND ANNUITIES:
SAMPLE
TAXABLE PENSION/ANNUITY AMOUNT:
RENT/ROYALTY/PARTNERSHIP/ESTATE (Schedule E):
RENT/ROYALTY/PARTNERSHIP/ESTATE (Schedule E) PER COMPUTER:
RENT/ROYALTY INCOME/LOSS PER COMPUTER:
ESTATE/TRUST INCOME/LOSS PER COMPUTER:
PARTNERSHIP/S-CORP INCOME/LOSS PER COMPUTER:
FARM INCOME OR LOSS (Schedule F):
FARM INCOME OR LOSS (Schedule F) PER COMPUTER:
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION:
TOTAL SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS:
TAXABLE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS:
TAXABLE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS PER COM UTER:
OTHER INCOME:
SCHEDULE EIC SE INCOME PER COMPUTER:
$2,323.00
SCHEDULE EIC EARNED INCOME PER COMPUTER:
$15,323.00
SCH EIC DISQUALIFIED INC COMPUTER:
TOTAL INCOME:
$15,500.00
TOTAL INCOME PER COMPUTER:
Adjustments to Income
EDUCATOR EXPENSES:
EDUCATOR EXPENSES PER CO PUTER:
RESERVIST AND OTHER
BUSINESS EXPENSE:
HEALTH
VINGS
CCT
DEDUCTION:
HEALTH S VINGS
DEDUCTION PER CO PTR:
MOVING EXPENSES: F3903:
SELF EMPLOYMENT T X DEDUCTION:
$177.00
SELF EMPLOYMENT T X DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
ELF EMPLOYMENT T X DEDUCTION VERIFIED:
KEOGH/ EP CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION:
ELF-EMP HE LTH INS DEDUCTION:
EARLY WITHDRAWAL OF
AVINGS PENALTY:
ALIMONY PAID
ALIMONY PAID:
IRA DEDUCTION:
IRA DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST DEDUCTION:
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST DEDUCTION VERIFIED:
TUITION AND FEES DEDUCTION:
TUITION AND FEES DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES DEDUCTION:
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DOMESTIC PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
ARCHER MSA DEDUCTION:
ARCHER MSA DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS:
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS PER COMPUTER:
ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME:
ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME PER COMPUTER:
Tax and Credits
65-OR-OVER:
NO
BLIND:
SPOUSE 65-OR-OVER:
SPOUSE BLIND:
STANDARD DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
$4,850.00
ADDITIONAL STANDARD DEDUCTION PER COMPUTER:
TAX TABLE INCOME PER COMPUTER:
$10,473.00
EXEMPTION AMOUNT PER COMPUTER:
$3,100.00
TAXABLE INCOME:
$7,373.00
TAXABLE INCOME PER COMPUTER:
TOTAL POSITIVE INCOME PER COMPUTER:
TENTATIVE TAX:
$749.00
TENTATIVE TAX PER COMPUTER:
FORM 8814 ADDITIONAL TAX AMOUNT:
TAX ON INCOME LESS SOC SEC INCOME PER COM UTER:
FORM 6251 ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX:
FORM 6251 ALTERNATIVE INI UM TAX PER CO UTER:
FOREIGN TAX CREDIT:
FOREIGN TAX CREDIT PER CO PUTER:
FOREIGN INCOME EXCLUSION PER CO PUTER:
FOREIGN INCOME EXCLUSION TAX PER CO PUTER:
EXCESS ADVANCE PREMIUM TAX CREDIT REPAY ENT OUNT:
EXCESS
DV NCE PREMIUM T X CREDIT REP Y ENT VERIFIED A OUNT:
CHILD & DEPENDENT C RE CREDIT:
CHILD & DEPENDENT C RE CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
CREDIT FOR ELDERLY
ND DIS BLED:
ND DIS BLED PER COMPUTER:
EDUCATION CREDIT:
EDUCATION CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
GRO EDUC TION CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
RETIREMENT
AVINGS CNTRB CREDIT:
AVINGS CNTRB CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
PRIM RET
AV CNTRB: F8880 LN6A:
EC RET
AV CNTRB: F8880 LN6B:
TOTAL RETIREMENT
AVINGS CONTRIBUTION: F8880 CMPTR:
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CREDIT:
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
CHILD TAX CREDIT:
CHILD TAX CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
ADOPTION CREDIT: F8839:
ADOPTION CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
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FORM 8396 MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE CREDIT:
FORM 8396 MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
F3800, F8801 AND OTHER CREDIT AMOUNT:
FORM 3800 GENERAL BUSINESS CREDITS:
FORM 3800 GENERAL BUSINESS CREDITS PER COMPUTER:
PRIOR YR MIN TAX CREDIT: F8801:
PRIOR YR MIN TAX CREDIT: F8801 PER COMPUTER:
F8936
ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT AMOUNT:
ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
F8910
ALTERNATIVE MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT AMOUNT:
ALTERNATIVE MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
OTHER CREDITS:
TOTAL CREDITS:
TOTAL CREDITS PER COMPUTER:
INCOME TAX AFTER CREDITS PER COMPUTER:
Other Taxes
SE TAX:
$354.00
SE TAX PER COMPUTER:
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TAX ON UNREPORTED TIPS:
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TAX ON UNRE ORTED TI
ER COM UTER:
TAX ON QUALIFIED PLANS F5329 (PR):
TAX ON QUALIFIED PLANS F5329 PER COM UTER:
IRAF TAX PER COMPUTER:
TP TAX FIGURES (REDUCED BY IRAF) PER COM UTER:
$1,103.00
IMF TOTAL TAX (REDUCED BY IRAF) PER COM UTER:
OTHER TAXES PER COMPUTER:
UNPAID FICA ON REPORTED TIPS:
OTHER TAXES:
RECAPTURE TAX: F8611:
HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT TAXES:
HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT TAXES PER CO PUTER:
HEALTH C RE RESPONSIBILITY PEN LTY:
HEALTH C RE RESPONSIBILITY PEN LTY VERIFIED:
HEALTH COVER GE REC PTURE: F8885:
RECAPTURE T XES:
TOTAL SSESSMENT PER COMPUTER:
TOTAL T X LI BILITY TP FIGURES:
TOTAL T X LI BILITY TP FIGURES PER COMPUTER:
Payments
FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHELD:
$1,000.00
HEALTH CARE: INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:
HEALTH CARE FULL-YEAR COVERAGE INDICATOR:
0
E TIMATED TAX
PAYMENT :
OTHER PAYMENT CREDIT:
REFUNDABLE EDUCATION CREDIT:
REFUNDABLE EDUCATION CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
REFUNDABLE EDUCATION CREDIT VERIFIED:
EARNED INCOME CREDIT:
EARNED INCOME CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
EARNED INCOME CREDIT NONTAXABLE COMBAT PAY:
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SCHEDULE 8812
NONTAXABLE COMBAT PAY:
EXCESS SOCIAL
SECURITY & RRTA TAX WITHHELD:
TOT SS/MEDICARE WITHHELD:
ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT:
ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT PER COMPUTER:
ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT VERIFIED:
AMOUNT PAID WITH FORM 4868:
FORM 2439 REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY CREDIT:
FORM 4136 CREDIT FOR FEDERAL TAX ON FUELS:
FORM 4136 CREDIT FOR FEDERAL TAX ON FUELS PER COMPUTER:
HEALTH COVERAGE TX CR: F8885:
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT AMOUNT:
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT VERIFIED AMOUNT:
PRIMARY NAP FIRST TIME HOME BUYER INSTALLMENT AMT:
SECONDARY NAP
FIRST TIME HOME BUYER INSTALLMENT AMT:
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT REPAYMENT AMOUNT:
FORM 5405 TOTAL HOMEBUYERS CREDIT REPAYMENT PER COMPUTER:
SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE PER COMPUTER:
SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE PER COMPUTER (2):
FORM 2439 AND
TOTAL PAYMENTS:
TOTAL PAYMENTS PER COMPUTER:
Refund or Amount Owed
AMOUNT YOU OWE:
$103.00
APPLIED TO NEXT YEAR'S ESTIMATED TAX:
ESTIMATED TAX PENALTY:
TAX ON INCOME LESS STATE REFUND PER CO UTER:
BAL DUE/OVER PYMT USING TP FIG PER CO PUTER:
BAL DUE/OVER PYMT USING CO PUTER FIGURES:
FORM 8888 TOTAL REFUND PER CO PUTER:
Third Party Designee
THIRD P RTY DESIGNEE ID NU BER:
AUTHORIZ TION INDIC TOR:
THIRD RTY DESIGNEE N ME:
Schedule C--Profit or Loss From Business
OCIAL
ECURITY NUMBER:
EMPLOYER
ID NUMBER:
BU INE
NAME:
DE CRIPTION OF BU INE /PROFESSION:
DRAK
NAICS CODE:
000000
ACCT MTHD:
FIR T TIME CHEDULE C FILED:
N
TATUTORY EMPLOYEE IND:
INCOME
GROSS RECEIPTS OR SALES:
$2,700.00
RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES:
NET GROSS RECEIPTS:
COST OF GOODS SOLD:
SCHEDULE C FORM 1099 REQUIRED:
NONE
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SCHEDULE C FORM 1099 FILED:
EXPENSES
CAR AND TRUCK EXPENSES:
DEPRECIATION:
INSURANCE (OTHER THAN HEALTH):
MORTGAGE INTEREST:
LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE:
TRAVEL:
MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT:
WAGES:
OTHER EXPENSES:
TOTAL EXPENSES:
$200.00
EXP FOR BUSINESS USE OF HOME:
SCH C NET PROFIT OR LOSS PER COMPUTER:
AT RISK CD:
OFFICE EXPENSE AMOUNT:
UTILITIES EXPENSE AMOUNT:
COST OF GOODS SOLD
INVENTORY
AT
BEGINNING OF
YEAR:
END OF YEAR:
Schedule SE--Self-Employment Tax
SSN OF SELF-EMPLOYED TAXPAYER:
NET FARM PROFIT/LOSS: SCH F:
CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM PAY ENTS:
NET NONFARM PROFIT/LOSS:
TOTAL SE INCOME:
SE QUARTERS COVERED:
4
TOTAL SE TAX PER COMPUTER:
$353.12
SE INCOME COMPUTER VERIFIED:
SE INCOME PER COMPUTER:
$2,308.00
TOTAL NET E RNINGS PER CO PUTER:
LONG FORM ONLY
TENTATIVE
CHURCH RNINGS:
TOTAL SOC
SEC & RR W GES:
E
T X
COMPUTER:
$286.19
E MEDIC RE INCOME PER COMPUTER:
E MEDICARE TAX PER COMPUTER:
$66.93
E FARM OPTION METHOD U ED:
E OPTIONAL METHOD INCOME:
Form 8863 - Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits)
PART III - ALLOWABLE EDUCATION CREDITS
GROSS EDUCATION CR PER COMPUTER:
TOTAL EDUCATION CREDIT AMOUNT:
TOTAL EDUCATION CREDIT AMOUNT PER COMPUTER:
Understanding how to properly complete a Sample Tax Return Transcript form is crucial for accurately depicting one's financial history and obligations for the tax period ending December 31, 2017. This guidance will assist in ensuring that all information is filled out correctly, with each step designed to mitigate errors and provide clarity. For those facing uncertainties or seeking to confirm their financial reporting’s accuracy, following these steps will establish a firm foundation for the tax return process.
This comprehensive walkthrough is designed to simplify the tax return transcript completion process, ensuring all steps are clear and executed with precision. By adhering closely to these instructions, individuals can accurately reflect their financial activities and obligations for the stated tax period.
What is a Tax Return Transcript?
A Tax Return Transcript is a document that includes most of the line items from your original tax return as you filed it, including any accompanying forms and schedules. It also contains any changes made after the original filing, whether by you or the IRS. The transcript shows basic data like filing status, income, tax liability, and payments. It's an official record provided by the IRS and can be used for various verification purposes, including loan and student aid applications.
How can I request a Tax Return Transcript?
You can request a Tax Return Transcript directly from the IRS in several ways: online, by phone, or through the mail. For online requests, visit the IRS website and use the ‘Get Transcript’ tool. Phone requests can be made by calling the IRS at 1-800-908-9946. To request by mail, fill out and send Form 4506-T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return) to the IRS. The service is free of charge, and the delivery times may vary depending on the method used.
What information is required to request a Tax Return Transcript?
To request a Tax Return Transcript, you'll need to provide specific information to verify your identity. This includes your Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and the mailing address from your latest tax return. Additionally, if you make the request online or over the phone, you may need to provide an email address, your filing status, and an account number from a credit card, mortgage, home equity loan, home equity line of credit, or car loan.
Why might someone need a Tax Return Transcript?
People may need a Tax Return Transcript for a variety of reasons. It's often requested for income verification purposes, such as when applying for a mortgage or student loans. It can also be useful for filling out financial aid applications, such as the FAFSA, or to verify income for government benefits. In some cases, a lender or legal advisor might request a transcript directly from the IRS to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
In the process of completing the Sample Tax Return Transcript form, individuals often encounter several pitfalls that can lead to errors or misunderstandings. These mistakes can impact the accuracy of the information submitted, leading to potential delays or complications with tax filings. Below, four common mistakes are outlined to help guide individuals towards a smoother tax filing process.
Inaccuracies in Personal Information: A prevalent mistake is the incorrect entry of personal information such as Social Security numbers, names shown on the return, and addresses. It is crucial to double-check that these details exactly match official documents to prevent processing delays.
Misrepresentation of Income: Another common error involves inaccurately reporting income, whether it’s from wages, salaries, tips, or other sources like business or rental income. Ensuring that all income is reported accurately, as per the documentation one has received over the tax year, is vital for an accurate tax return.
Omission of Deductions and Credits: Taxpayers often overlook potential deductions and credits, such as education expenses, self-employment tax deductions, or earned income credits. Not claiming these where eligible can result in a higher tax liability or a smaller refund than one might rightfully claim.
Incorrect Tax Calculations: Finally, miscalculations of taxable income, adjustments, deductions, and tax credits are common. Relying on manual calculations can lead to errors; thus, using tax software or consulting with a tax professional can help ensure that the math on the return adds up correctly.
By giving attention to these details and ensuring that the information provided is complete and accurate, taxpayers can avoid common pitfalls that may occur when filling out the Tax Return Transcript form.
In managing and filing taxes, a comprehensive understanding of key documents associated with the Tax Return Transcript can ease the process and ensure compliance. The Tax Return Transcript itself provides a detailed record of a tax filer's submitted information for a specific year, including income sources, adjustments, tax computation, and credits claimed, as exemplified in the provided document content. However, to validate or further explore the details presented within a Tax Return Transcript, individuals and professionals might engage with several other essential forms and documents, each serving a unique purpose in the tax filing landscape.
Understanding these forms and documents, alongside the Tax Return Transcript, empowers taxpayers and professionals to navigate the complexities of tax filing more effectively. Each serves a distinct role in corroborating the financial situation presented in the Tax Return Transcript, substantiating income sources, tax calculations, and credits utilized. With this knowledge, individuals can ensure a more accurate and lawful completion of their tax obligations.
The W-2 form, officially titled the Wage and Tax Statement, bears notable resemblance to the sample Tax Return Transcript form in its role of reporting income and taxes withheld. Both documents serve as critical records for individuals, detailing earnings and deductions over the tax year. The W-2 form specifically reports wages earned from employment, along with state and federal taxes withheld, closely aligning with the income information found in the tax return transcript. This parallel function makes them complementary documents in preparing accurate tax returns and verifying income for loans or other financial applications.
The 1099 form series, particularly the 1099-MISC for miscellaneous income, shares similarities with the Tax Return Transcript, as it details various types of income beyond wages, such as rent, royalties, or freelance income. Just like the transcript, which consolidates all taxable income and adjustments on one record, a 1099 captures specific instances of non-employment income that contribute to an individual’s total tax liability. Both are instrumental in painting a complete picture of an individual's financial income for the IRS, ensuring that all earnings are accounted for and taxed appropriately.
Schedule C – Profit or Loss from Business is another document akin to the Tax Return Transcript for individuals who operate sole proprietorships or single-member LLCs. This schedule breaks down the profit or loss from business operations, detailing revenue, expenses, and net income, which then plays a critical part in the overall tax filing, much like the transcript consolidates income data. Both documents are vital for accurately reporting an individual’s financial status, with Schedule C feeding directly into the income calculations represented on the tax return transcript.
The Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, is directly related to the Tax Return Transcript as the source document from which the transcript is derived. The 1040 form is the standard federal income tax form used to report an individual's gross income, whereas the transcript provides a summary of the tax return data post-processing by the IRS. Essentially, the tax return transcript is a derivative record, reflecting what was filed through the Form 1040, including all sources of income, deductions, and credits claimed, underscoring their interconnectedness in tax filing and history documentation.
Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, while primarily a procedural document, connects to the Tax Return Transcript in its reflection of an individual’s tax filing timeline. By extending the deadline for submitting the Form 1040, the related tax return transcript subsequently acknowledges this adjusted submission date. This link between forms underscores the flexibility in tax reporting and the comprehensive nature of the transcript in capturing not just financial data, but also critical dates and compliance markers in an individual’s tax history.
When you're filling out a Sample Tax Return Transcript form, it's crucial to approach the task with diligence and accuracy. To make the process smoother and help avoid common pitfalls, here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind:
When reviewing the Sample Tax Return Transcript form, it's important to correct several common misconceptions that can lead to confusion:
Understanding these nuances helps in accurately interpreting the transcript details and its role in tax documentation.
Filling out a Tax Return Transcript requires careful attention to detailed financial information. It provides a comprehensive overview of the taxpayer's income, adjustments, taxable income, and more, based on the prior year's tax filing.
Ensure accuracy of personal information. The transcript will require current, accurate personal details such as Social Security Numbers (SSNs) for both taxpayer and spouse, if applicable, and the correct address.
Understanding each section of the Tax Return Transcript can simplify the process and ensure the taxpayer's obligations and refunds are accurately represented. This, in turn, helps in planning for the next fiscal year by providing a clear financial picture.
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