What steps should you take when completing a tax return?

When preparing a tax return, it is important to complete each step in the order prescribed.

Identify each step in completing a tax return by choosing the step from the drop$-$down fields below.

Step I: Determine Adjusted Gross Income A

Less

B

Equals

C

Less

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F

Equals

G

A

B Adjustments to $($gross$)$ income

C

D

E

F Other taxes

G Total tax liability owed