Step 1: Select a scenario on the following page.
Step 2: Read the Profile Information about the Taxpayer.
Step 3: Complete the Simulations by answering all questions using the provided scenario, information, forms, and data.
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~Tina the Tax Tutor
At the end of these Simultation, you will be able to:
Monica Lindo (Sim 7A) Completing a Tax Return as a Dependent. In this simulation, you will take on the role of Monica Lindo in order to learn how to complete a tax return as a dependent. |
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Belinda Russell (Sim 7B) Completing a Tax Return Using Married Filing Separately Filing Status. In this simulation, you will take on the role of Belinda Russell in order to learn how to complete a tax return using the Married Filing Separately filing status. |
Completing a Tax Return as a Dependent
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You are Monica Lindo. You are 20 and single. You live in the United States with your parents, who pay for all of the costs of maintaining the home. You are a full-time college student because you are enrolled for the number of courses your school considers to be full-time attendance. On the weekend, you work as a registration assistant in the emergency room of the hospital. Your parents paid for your food, clothing, and tuition during this tax year. You paid for your books and transportation. Your parents cannot be claimed as a dependent on any other person's tax return. To review your personal information, click My Profile. |
Completing a Tax Return Using Married Filing Separately Filing Status.
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You are married to Jesse Russell. You are both U.S. citizens and you live in the United States. You have no children. Because of financial problems caused by your first husband, you refuse to file a joint return with anyone, including Jesse. You will file your own tax return and claim an exemption for yourself. Jesse will file his own tax return and claim an exemption for himself. You are a dietician at a retirement home. You have interest income from your savings account. To review your personal information, click My Profile. |