What is my filing status for Iowa?

Your filing status on the Iowa return is usually the same filing status as on your Federal return. However, married taxpayers have the option of either filing jointly or filing separately on the Iowa return, no matter how they filed on the Federal return. If you and your spouse both have income, you may pay less tax by filing status 3 or 4 (separately). Status 1. Single Check filing status 1 if [...]

Can I claim the Colorado Earned Income Credit?

To Calculate the Colorado Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on DR 0104CR: Line 2 Enter the amount of earned income calculated for your federal return. In order to calculate the value of your Federal earned income tax credit, you must determine the amount of earned income. You may use the Earned Income Credit Worksheet (EIC Worksheet) and the Earned Income Credit (EIC) Table in the instruction [...]

Who qualifies for the Colorado Child Care expenses Credit?

Eligibility To be able to claim the Colorado credit for child care expenses, you must file federal form 1040, 1040SR, 1040SP, or 1040NR and you (and/or your spouse) must have been a part or full-year resident of Colorado. Colorado non-resident filers may not claim this credit. If you did not file a federal income tax return, you may still be eligible for the Low Income Child Care Expenses credit. [...]

What interest income is taxable on my Iowa return?

Include the same amounts of interest income reported on your federal return with the following modifications. Include a copy of your Iowa Schedule B (pdf) if total Iowa taxable interest is more than $1,500. The following lists are taken from Iowa rules 40.2 and 40.3. A. Add interest from all state and municipal securities that you own. Also include interest from state and municipal securities [...]

Who is Required to File a Georgia State Tax Return?

Full-year residents- You are required to file a Georgia income tax return if any of the following apply: (a) You are required to file a Federal income tax return; (b) You have income subject to Georgia income tax but not subject to federal income tax; (c) Your income exceeds Georgia's standard deduction and personal exemptions. These requirements apply as long as your legal residence is Georgia [...]