Form 1040 (2020) Tax One-Sheet - Tax Deduction Summary

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Form 1040 (2020) one-sheet content summarizes key tax items, including eligibility for the 20% small business deduction and related income thresholds for tax years 2020 and 2021. It outlines standard deduction and filing considerations, dependents and age/blindness rules, and the major income and adjustment lines. Guidance indicates attachments such as Schedule B, Schedule D, and Form(s) W-2 when required, and notes disclosure and paperwork notices.

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Tax deduction overview

Who benefits and eligibility thresholds

Dependents and filing conditions

Income lines and required attachments

Deductions and taxable income calculation

The 20% Small Business Deduction Standard Deduction Someone can claim: You as a dependent Your spouse as a dependent Spouse itemizes on a separate return or you were a dual-status alien Age/Blindness You: Were born before January 2, 1956 Are blind Spouse: Was born before January 2, 1956 Is blind | Dependents (see instructions):
If more
than four dependents, see instructions and check here a
(1) First name Last name

| (2) Social security
number | | | (3) Relationship
to you | (4) 􀀕 if qualifies for (see instructions):
Child tax credit Credit for other dependents | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Attach Sch. B if
required.
1

4a

5a

Wages, salaries, tips, etc. Attach Form(s) W-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax-exempt interest . . . b Taxable interest . . . . .
Qualified dividends . . . b Ordinary dividends . . . . .
IRA distributions . . . . b Taxable amount . . . . . .
Pensions and annuities . . b Taxable amount . . . . . .
Social security benefits . . b Taxable amount . . . . . .
Capital gain or (loss) . Attach Schedule D if required. If not required, check here . . . . a Other income from Schedule 1, line 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add lines 1, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7, and 8. This is your total income . . . . . . . . . a
2a 3a 4a 5a 6a
Adjustments to income:
From Schedule 1, line 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charitable contributions if you take the standard deduction. See instructions
10a 10b
Add lines 10a and 10b. These are your total adjustments to income . . . . . . . . a Subtract line 10c from line 9. This is your adjusted gross income . . . . . . . . . a Standard deduction or itemized deductions (from Schedule A) . . . . . . . . . .
Qualified business income deduction Attach Form 8995 or Form 8995-A
. . . . . . . . .
Add lines 12 and 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taxable income. Subtract line 14 from line 11. If zero or less, enter-0- . . . . . . . . . | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | 2b | | | | | | | | | | 3b | | | | | | | | | | 4b | | | | | | | | | | 5b | | | | | | | | | | 6b | | | | | | | | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | 9 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10c | | | | | | | | | | 11 | | | | | | | | | | 12 | | | | | | | | | | 13 | | | | | | | | | | 14 | | | | | | | | | | 15 | | | For Disclosure, Privacy Act, and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 11320B Form 1040 (2020) WHO BENEFITS? Owners of pass-through entities, regardless of industry, are eligible for up to 20 percent small business deduction up to $163,300 individual/$326,600 joint in taxable income for tax year 2020. For tax year 2021, these thresholds will increase to $164,900 individual/$329,800 joint. For incomes above these thresholds, businesses may also be eligible for a deduction. Learn More and Take Action At [NFIB.com/taxrelief](NFIB.com/taxrelief)

FAQs

Who is eligible for the 20% small business deduction on this one-sheet?

Owners of pass-through entities are eligible for the up to 20 percent small business deduction, subject to taxable income thresholds for 2020 and 2021.

How do age and blindness affect dependent eligibility?

The one-sheet states that the taxpayer and spouse must have relevant birth dates (before January 2, 1956) and/or meet blindness criteria to qualify under the listed age/blindness rules.

What attachments does the one-sheet indicate may be required?

It instructs to attach Schedule B if required, Schedule D if required for capital gains or (loss), and to attach Form(s) W-2 for wages, salaries, and tips. It also references additional forms for deductions such as Form 8995 or 8995-A for qualified business income.

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