Turbotax and H&R require you to pay $34.99 in order to file if you have jury duty as part of your income. Since I was only paid for one day ($40), the filing fee on top of the tax I would pay on the $40 would wind up costing me money. F that. Are there any e-filers that let you file federal taxes with jury duty income? I don't really care if free state file is available since my state has an easy efile through the state's dept of revenue.
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Any free files that let you input jury duty
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MagnusTheBrewer
IN MEMORIAM
You're trying to claim one day of jury duty, seriously?
shortylickens
No Lifer
the official tax thread will be posted soon, just wait a few days.
What do you mean by claim it? I have to report it as income...
MagnusTheBrewer
IN MEMORIAM
It'd take a forensic accountant weeks to figure out the blip from one days jury duty. Why would you bother? There is zero chance the IRS is going to scrutinize your return at that level.
pcgeek11
Lifer
Did you get a 1099G or 1099MISC? If no I wouldn't claim it at all.
If you really want to just add it to the Other income Line on the 1040. And on the dotted line, immediately before entering the total pay, write “Jury Duty.”
IF jury duty pay is money that you received to compensate you for time spent on a jury, it is considered taxable income. The IRS requires you to report this type of income on a Form 1040 (Line 21). The Form 1040-EZ does not have a place to report jury duty pay (Other Income, not subject to employment taxes). In this case, you will have to upgrade to TurboTax Deluxe to prepare a return with jury duty pay. Jury duty pay is entered in the Jury Duty interview, under Federal Taxes > Wages and Income > Less Common Income.
IF, however, jury duty "pay" is intended as reimbursement for casual expenses you incur as a consequence of jury duty (e.g. travel, parking, meals, child-care), it would not be considered "compensation" for your time and not reportable as "income".
If you really want to just add it to the Other income Line on the 1040. And on the dotted line, immediately before entering the total pay, write “Jury Duty.”
IF jury duty pay is money that you received to compensate you for time spent on a jury, it is considered taxable income. The IRS requires you to report this type of income on a Form 1040 (Line 21). The Form 1040-EZ does not have a place to report jury duty pay (Other Income, not subject to employment taxes). In this case, you will have to upgrade to TurboTax Deluxe to prepare a return with jury duty pay. Jury duty pay is entered in the Jury Duty interview, under Federal Taxes > Wages and Income > Less Common Income.
IF, however, jury duty "pay" is intended as reimbursement for casual expenses you incur as a consequence of jury duty (e.g. travel, parking, meals, child-care), it would not be considered "compensation" for your time and not reportable as "income".
BoomerD
No Lifer
https://www.taxact.com/?promo=HT012417VC
I don't know about jury duty...but I think that's included in the "other income" section, and should be an easy entry.
I've used Tax Act for several years. Couldn't be easier (or cheaper) if you have a simple return.
I don't know about jury duty...but I think that's included in the "other income" section, and should be an easy entry.
I've used Tax Act for several years. Couldn't be easier (or cheaper) if you have a simple return.
dud
Diamond Member
I agree. I just did my return yesterday and it took me all of 45 minutes. No cost and electronic filing included.
SearchMaster
Diamond Member
$600 is the cutoff for gross income before needing to file. I assume OP has a regular job and the JD earnings are in addition to that.
lupi
Lifer
Had to use that back when taxact would let you itemize for free. Was looking back recently at some past year fillings and it took me a moment to remember what that added income was for that year. With how they are reducing things included in the free filling version, wouldn't be surprised if it no longer would allow it.
I thought Credit Karma was the most full-featured free tax solution this year?
https://www.creditkarma.com/tax
https://www.creditkarma.com/tax
BoomerD
No Lifer
I believe, technically, if they paid you, you have to claim it...even if you throw away the check.
pcgeek11
Lifer
That is exactly where it goes.
No 1099 form and only 40 dollars. I wouldn't even worry about it.
MrSquished
Lifer
Trump is president now. He doesn't care if he doesn't pay taxes but he'll come after you for $40.
I say file that shit in magic marker
I say file that shit in magic marker
s0me0nesmind1
Lifer
You mean doing what everyone SHOULD do and properly report any income? Yeah, god forbid you do the right thing jackass.
s0me0nesmind1
Lifer
You sure about this? Got an IRS link for this? I have always reported my shitty $6 check for showing up on selection day.
It's very hard to say that your compensation was strictly for travel/parking on it's own.
Red Squirrel
No Lifer
For around $40 I just get my taxes done professionally. Seems crazy to pay for a program that you will use once because the next year it will be outdated.
pcgeek11
Lifer
Generally, the statute of limitations for the IRS to assess taxes on a taxpayer expires three (3) years from the due date of the return or the date on which it was filed, whichever is later. A return is considered to be filed on the due date of the return if it was filed on or before its due date.
Not going to be that much in three years. Not even close on 40 dollars.
OutHouse
Lifer
a professional (if needed) is way more than 40 bucks.