Miscellaneous credits Spring 2018, lamc

All the credits in this lesson are nonrefundable credits. Introduction The miscellaneous credits are listed on the Tax and Credits section of Form 1040. All the credits in this lesson are nonrefundable credits. Credits in this lesson Retirement Savings Contribution Credit Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled

Retirement savings contribution credit Nonrefundable credit that can be claimed if taxpayer made a qualifying contribution to a retirement plan. Credit is calculated on Form 8880, Credit for Retirement Savings Contributions, and reported on Taxes and Credits section of Form 1040. Eligible contributions must be voluntary. Includes: Traditional or Roth IRA contributions (other than rollover contributions) Elective deferrals to a 401(k) or 403(b) plan, a governmental 457 plan, SEP, or SIMPLE plan Voluntary employee contributions to a qualified retirement plan defined in section 4974(c) Contribution to 501(c)(18)(D) plan Refer to Publication 4012, Tab G, Nonrefundable Credits: G-9 through G-11

Retirement contribution credit Eligible contributions can be reduced if there are distributions during the testing period. Testing period includes: Tax year Two years preceding tax years; and Period between end of the tax year and due date of the return, including extensions. For spouses who file as MFJ, both spouses may be eligible for credit on a maximum annual contribution of $2,000 each. Amount of credit Can be as low as 10% and as high as 50% Credit is using percentages. Go to Publication 4012, G-11 to determine percentages.

Credit for elderly or disabled This credit is calculated on Schedule R, and reported in Tax and Credits section of Form 1040. Eligibility Age 65 or older, or Under 65, retired on permanent and total disability, receiving taxable disability income, and under mandatory retirement age their company has set up. Taxpayer’s total income must be within certain limits. Refer to Publication 4012, Tab G, Nonrefundable Credits: G-14, Table B Few taxpayers qualify for this credit because credit calculation includes nontaxable Social Security, veterans’ benefits or other excludable pension annuity or disability benefits.