Presentation for a non technical audience

1. SCHEDULE A MADE SIMPLE
1 By Julie St.George
May 23, 2012

2. TERMINOLOGY
Tax Jargon
 Itemization
 Standard Deduction
 Adjusted Gross Income
 Expenses
 Personal Property Taxes
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3. SCHEDULE A
Sections
 Medical and Dental Expenses
 Taxes You Paid
 Interest You Paid
 Gifts to Charity
 Casualty and Theft Losses
 Job Expenses and Certain Miscellaneous Deductions
 Other Miscellaneous Deductions
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4. OTHER FORMS
List of Common Applicable Forms
 Form 1098 - (Mortgage Interest)
 Form 8283 - (Donations over $500)
 Form 4684 -(Casualty and Theft)
 Form 2106 -(Unreimbursed Employee Bus. Exp)
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5. CONCLUSION
Tax Tips
 Track and Keep Receipts Year Round
 Designate a File or Folder
 Check www.irs.gov for tax updates
 Congress has until January 15, 2013 to change tax laws
for the Year 2012
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