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Publication 559 2008 Tax Year

SCHEDULES A&B (Form 1040) Schedule A--Itemized Deductions 2006. Summary: This is an example of Schedule A (Form 1040) 2006 as pertains to the text. The line items are completed as follows:

Name(s) shown on Form 1040” field contains John R. (Deceased) & Mary L. Smith
Your social security number” field contains 234-00-7890
Under “Medical and Dental Expenses”:
1. Medical and dental expenses (see page A-2)” field contains 6,061
2. Enter amount from Form 1040, line 35” field contains 22,323
3. Multiply line 2 by 7.5% (.075)” field contains 1,674
4. Subtract line 3 from line 1. If line 3 is more than line 1, enter 0” field contains 4,387
Under “Taxes You Paid”:
5. State and local income taxes” field contains 891
6. Real estate taxes (see page A-2)” field contains 1,600
9. Add lines 5 through 8” field contains 2,491
Under “Gifts to Charity”:
15. Gifts by cash or check. If you made any gift of $250 or more, see page A-5” field contains 3,800
18. Add lines 15 through 17” field contains 3,800
Under “Total Itemized Deductions”:
28. Is Form 1040, line 35, over $150,500 (over $72,250 if married filing separately)?” field contains 10,678

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