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    Aug 30, 2008, 07:52 PM
    Wisconsin Income Tax Questions
    Federal net operating losses are:

    Subtracted from federal AGI to arrive at Wisconsin income
    Added to federal AGI to arrive at Wisconsin income
    Ignored
    50% is

    For 2007 federal income tax purpose, an eligible eductor may deduct up to $250 of qualified expenses paid for books, supplies, expenses and other materials used in the classroom. How does Wisconsin treat this deduction?

    Wisconsin law regarding educator expenses is the same as the federal law so no adjustment is required
    The educator expense deduction must be added to the federal AGI
    The educator expense deduction must be deducted from the federal AGI
    50% of the educator expense deduction must be added to the federal AGI

    To determine Wisconsin taxable income:

    Use the same taxable income as on the federal return
    Add the Wisconsin standard deduction and Wisconsin exemption amount to the federal AGI
    Subtract the Wisconsin standard deduction and Wisconsin exemption amount from the federal AGI
    Subtract the Wisconsin standard deduction and Wisconsin exemption amount from the Wisconsin income

    Refunds of state and local income tax may be taxable for federal purposes. How is a state income tax refund, which was taxable for federal income, treated on the Wisconsin return?

    It is added to federal income
    50% is added to federal income
    It is subtracted from federal income
    No action is required

    The taxable portion of W-2 wages:

    Is the same for federal and Wisconsin purposes
    May be different for federal and Wisconsin purposes
    W-2 wages are never taxable in Wisconsin
    Is subtracted on Line 10 of Wisconsin Form 1

    The Wisconsin lottery and gaming credit provides tax relief to qualifying taxpayers in the form of:

    Wisconsin income tax relief in the form of a reduction of reduction of the required state income tax withholding
    A voucher for taxpayers sending their children to private schools
    Property tax relief in the form of a credit on property tax bills
    Sales tax reilef in the form of a reduction of the state sales tax

    Who qualifies for the Wisconsin lottery and gaming credit?

    Owners of automobiles registered in Wisconsin
    Owners homes in Wisconsin who uses the home as the primary residence
    Owners of marsh or wet lands in Wisconsin
    Owners of forest reserves in Wisconsin

    Do mobile homes that pay a monthly parking fee qualify for the Wisconsin lottery and gaming credit?

    No
    Yes, if you live in the mobile home for at least 4 months a year
    Yes, if it is the primary residence of the taxpayer
    It depends on the school district in which the mobile home is located

    Can you get an extension to file your Wisconsin income taxes? If yes, how long is the extension?

    No extension is available
    You may file for a 3 month extension
    You may file for a 6 month extension
    You may file for a 9 month extension

    If you are a part year resident or nonresident of Wisconsin, are you required to file a Wisconsin income tax return?

    No, you do not have to file
    You need to file if your Wisconsin gross income is $500 or more
    You need to file if your Wisconsin income is $1000 or more
    You need to file if your Wisconsin income is $2000 or more

    Are Wisconsin lottery winnings taxable for a Wisconsin resident?

    Lottery winnings are taxable for both federal and Wisconsin
    Lottery winnings are taxable for federal taxes only
    Lottery winnings are taxable for Wisconsin taxes only
    Lottery winnings are not taxable

    Are Wisconsin lottery winnings taxable for a nonresident?

    Lottery winnings are taxable for both federal and Wisconsin
    Lottery winnings are taxable for federal taxes only
    Lottery winnings are taxable for Wisconsin taxes only
    Lottery winnings are not taxable

    If the total of certain itemized deductions exceeds your Wisconsin standard deduction, you:

    Use which ever one is higher
    Use which ever one is lower
    Use 66% of the itemized deductions
    Use 66% of the Wisconsin standard deduction

    Which of the follwing is a federal itemized deductions, and can be used for the Wisconsin itemized deduction credit?

    Interest paid on a second residence which is located outside of Wisconsin
    Interest paid on a boat which is your residence
    Premiums paid on long term care insurance
    Gifts to charity

    If you can help with any of these questions I would appreciate it. I have a copy of the Wisconsin Form 1 instructions. I can't find the answers to these. If you could at least give me page numbers so that I can find them myself I would appreciate it.

    Thank you
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    Sep 1, 2008, 12:19 PM
    These are TEST or HOMEWORK questions.

    As a matter of personal ethics, I do NOT answer such questions for students, as it defeats the purpose of going to school. Which is to learn.

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