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.

