VITA Reference Documents for TY 2010

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Document Description & MS Word Link

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TWO General Information - 1+ page setup information for TWONEW PDF
TWO Compared to Desktop TW - 1 page chart comparing TaxWise Online with TaxWise Desktop.NEW PDF
Backup Procedure - 2 pages detailing how to do an end-of-shift copy of your tax files to a USB thumb drive, and checking your backup. N/A for 2010 PDF
Business Codes - (Unchanged for TY 2010) 9 pages with the business codes you can never find. Somewhat enhanced by an alphabetical index to main categories on the first page. PDF
Taxwise Notes - 4 pages with helpful information about using the Taxwise software. PDF
ITIN Return General Notes - 2+ pages detailing information about preparing and filing returns for taxpayers who have ITINs instead of SSNs.Revised for 2010 PDF
Packet Procedure - 1 page telling how to assemble hardcopy of returns for sending to the VITA office. Revised for 2010 PDF
Print Instructions - 1 page with detailed directions for printing returns correctly. PDF
Best Choice for Education Credits - DRAFT! 2 pages with guidance about where on the 1040 to use education expenses to the best advantage for the taxpayer. Revised for 2010 PDF
AO & Lifetime Learning Credits for NC - 1 page containing special instructions for NC tax returns when the federal returns includes American Opportunity and/or Lifetime Learning credits. PDF
Compare Sales Tax to Income Tax - 3 pages showing how to use the Sales Tax Worksheet to find the best deduction of state taxes for those who itemize. PDF
Where to Find - 1 page telling where to go in TaxWise to calculate different income, credits, etc. Revised for 2010 PDF
Print Package Setup - 1 page telling how to set Print Package defaults. N.A for 2010 PDF

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2010 IRS and NC Publications

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Link
IRS Pub 17 (4.1 MBytes)NEW
PDF
IRS Form 1040 Instructions
PDF
NC Form D-400 Instructions
PDF
Pub 970 (Tax Benefits for Education)
Reference for handling 1098-T
PDF

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