What is Form 8917 Used For?

Deduction extended. The tuition and fees deduction is extended for qualified tuition and fees paid in calendar years 2018, 2019, and 2020. Don’t claim the deduction for expenses paid after 2020 unless the credit is extended again. Use Form 8917 (Rev. January 2020) and these instructions for years after 2017, unless a newer revision is issued indicating it is succeeding this revision. Form [...]

What is form 8885?

The HCTC expires at the end of 2021. The HCTC can't be claimed for coverage months beginning in 2022. The advance monthly payment program will continue through December 2021 but will not accept HCTC payments in 2022 Purpose of Form-Use Form 8885 to elect and figure the amount, if any, of your Health Coverage Tax Credit. Who Can Take This Credit You can elect to take the HCTC only if (a) you [...]

What is error code 510 in sequence 10 or sequence 30?

Error code 0510 in sequence 10 or 30 indicates that someone else has claimed the primary or secondary SSN on an accepted tax return. There are two common causes of this error: 1) you have incorrectly entered a SSN on your return or 2) a parent has claimed the primary or secondary taxpayer as a dependent. Please first verify the information you entered for this individual to ensure it was entered [...]

How long do I keep my Colorado state return in my records?

Records Retention Keep all documentation you used to prepare your return at least 4 years after the due date, which is the statute of limitations for the Department to make changes to your return. However, if the Department does not receive your return, they may file on your behalf using the best information available. There is no statute of limitations for assessment if a return is not [...]

How can I contact the state of Pennsylvania about my taxes?

Taxpayer Service and Information Center Call (717) 787-8201 for PA Personal Income Tax help during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Automated 24-hour FACT & Information Line: 1-888-PATAXES (728-2937) or (717) 772-9739 This service provides:- Answers to some of the most commonly asked tax questions.- The balance of your PA estimated tax account.- The status of a filed PA Personal [...]