Tax Forms
Ethics in Tax Preparation
What form am I?
Tax Deductions
Tax Credits
100

This is the main form most taxpayers use to file their annual federal income tax return.

What is Form 1040?

100

This principle requires tax preparers to act honestly and ensure accuracy in tax returns.

What is integrity?

100

I am received every time you start a new job. 

I determine whether you are eligible to work in the United States. 

You will need a passport or license to complete me

What am I?

I am an I-9 form 

100

This type of expense reduces taxable income dollar for dollar, such as student loan interest or mortgage interest

What are deductions

100

This credit reduces your tax liability dollar for dollar, providing direct savings.

What is a tax credit?

200

This form is used to claim the Premium Tax Credit for health insurance purchased through the Marketplace.

What is Form 8962?

200

Tax preparers are required to follow the ethical standards outlined in this IRS document.

What is Circular 230?

200

I am due by April 15th 

You can fill me out using Turbo Tax or you can do it yourself 

I report your salary, wages, taxable interest, any investments and any other income

I am a 1040 form 

200

The limit for claiming dependent care expenses on Form 2441 is this amount for 2023.

What is $6,000?

200

This education credit can be claimed for qualified tuition and related expenses.

What is the American Opportunity Credit?

300

This form is used to report unreported tips and calculate Social Security and Medicare tax.

What is Form 4137?

300

Failing to follow ethical guidelines can result in this action against a tax preparer’s PTIN.

What is suspension or revocation?

300

You will receive me if you are a freelancer or self employed


I am a 1099-NEC form 

300

This type of deduction can only be claimed if you choose not to take the standard deduction.

What are itemized deductions?

300

This credit is refundable and designed to help low-income households with living expenses.

What is the Earned Income Credit (EIC)?

400

Moving expenses for military members are reported on this form.

What is Form 3903?

400

Tax preparers must exercise this to ensure all tax returns are prepared accurately and completely.

What is due diligence?

400

You fill me out every time you start a new job 

What you write on me determines how much your employer withholds in taxes 

I am a W-4

400

These unreimbursed expenses can be deducted by self-employed individuals but not employees.

What are business expenses?

400

This child-related credit offers up to $2,000 per qualifying child under age 17.

What is the Child Tax Credit?

500

Taxpayers use this form to figure and claim the credit for prior year minimum tax.

What is Form 8801?

500

Ethical tax preparers are prohibited from taking this type of position without proper documentation.

What is an aggressive tax position?

500

You will receive me by your employer 

You need me in order to file your taxes 

I am a W-2

500

Contributions to this type of retirement account are deductible, reducing taxable income.

What is a traditional IRA?

500

This credit can help taxpayers cover the costs of installing renewable energy systems in their homes.

What is the Residential Energy Credit?