Filing Information
Tell us your tax filing status for the 2026 tax year.
Self-Employed / Freelancer
Enables self-employment tax calculation
2026 Standard Deductions
- Single / Married Separately: $16,100
- Married Filing Jointly: $32,200
- Head of Household: $24,150
Income Sources
Enter your income from all sources. Leave blank if not applicable.
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Box 1 of your W-2 form
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IRA, 401(k), pension withdrawals
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Total received (taxable portion auto-calculated)
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From bank accounts (1099-INT)
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Ordinary dividends (1099-DIV)
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From sale of stocks, property, etc.
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Rental, gambling, alimony received, etc.
Deductions
Above-the-line adjustments reduce your AGI. Then choose standard or itemized.
Adjustments to Income (Above-the-Line)
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Max deductible: $2,500
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Traditional IRA contributions (limits apply)
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Only for agreements finalized before 2019
Deduction Method
Your standard deduction: $16,100 (Single, 2026)
Tax Credits
Credits directly reduce your tax bill — more valuable than deductions.
$2,200 per child for 2026 (income phase-out applies)
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Daycare, after-school programs (up to $3,000)
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American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credit
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For lower-to-moderate income workers
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Retirement savings, energy, foreign tax, etc.
Not sure which credits you qualify for? A tax professional at North River Accounting can identify every credit available to you — often uncovering savings clients miss on their own.
Tax Payments Made
Enter taxes already paid toward your 2026 liability.
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Box 2 of your W-2 form(s)
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Quarterly payments made to the IRS (Form 1040-ES)
Where to find your withholding
- W-2 employees: Box 2 on each W-2
- 1099-R distributions: Box 4
- Social Security: SSA-1099 Box 6