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Lbonilla19
Level 2
March 10, 2022
Question

Form 1040 line 16

This is my first time doing my own taxes and I'm not sure what to type into this part because I only received a W-2. What information must be filled in for line 16 for the Form 1040?

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    Hal_Al
    Level 15
    Hal_AlLevel 15
    Level 15
    March 10, 2022

    You don't put anything on line 16 (or any other line) of the 1040.  TurboTax does that  based on your input in the program interview.

     

    If you're doing a form by hand, or online fillable, line 16 is usually looked up in the tax table, based on the taxable income on line 15. But, sometimes (usually if you have qualified dividends or capital gains) a worksheet must be completed first. 

     

    Tax Tables:  https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040tt.pdf

      Lbonilla19Author
      Level 2
      March 10, 2022

      Thank you so much for your help I really appreciate it.

      Jack-ar00
      Level 2
      April 6, 2023

      How do I find my total tax? Susan

      DawnC
      Employee Tax Expert
      DawnCEmployee Tax Expert
      Employee Tax Expert
      April 6, 2023

      Preview your Form 1040 and look on Line 24.   @Jack-ar00 

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