Some tax matters that are considered “Out-of-Scope” and therefore we cannot prepare include, but are not limited to:

  • Self-employment if there are employees, losses, expenses that exceed $50,000, depreciation, business use of home, 1099 filing requirements, or other complicating factors.
  • Hobby income or other activities not for profit.
  • Complicated capital gains/losses, such as futures or options.
  • Complicated Schedule K-1.
  • Rental income and moving expenses. (In scope when for active duty military personnel when site has volunteers certified to prepare military returns.
  • Royalty income with expenses if not from self-employment.
  • Tax on a Child’s Investment and Other Unearned Income (Kiddie Tax).
  • Farm income or expenses.
  • Income, deduction, or credit items that are not included in our training.
  • Alternative minimum tax, additional Medicare tax, or net investment income tax.
  • Foreign financial asset reporting requirements.
  • Transactions with digital assets.