ProSeries Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the credit for federal telephone excise tax paid appear on the tax return?

Federal Business Income Tax Returns

On the Information Worksheet, click the QuickZoom box on the QuickZoom here to Form 8913, Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Return line.
Complete Form 8913 as required.
The credit for federal telephone excise tax paid appears as follows:
- Form 1120, line 32g. View Form 1120 instructions.
- Form 1120-A, line 28g. View Form 1120-A instructions.
- Form 1120-H, line 23g. View Form 1120-H Instructions.
- Form 1120S, line 23d. View Form 1120S instructions.
- Form 1041, line 24f. View Form 1041 instructions.
- Form 1065, line 23. View Form 1065 instructions.
- Form 990-T, line 44f. View Form 990-T instructions.

Note: The links above will take you to PDF files on the IRS Web site.

Federal Individual Income Tax Returns

Complete the Federal Information Worksheet, as you would for any other return. In Part IX - Additional Federal Return Information, check the box for Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Paid.
Qualified individuals can choose to use the standard amount method or actual amount method. Complete Form 8913 if computing the actual amount method.
The credit for federal telephone excise tax paid appears as follows:
- Form 1040, line 71. View Form 1040 instructions.
- Form 1040A, line 42. View Form 1040A instructions.
- Form 1040EZ, line 9. View Form 1040EZ instructions.
- Form 1040NR, line 69. View Form 1040NR instructions.

Note: The links above will take you to PDF files on the IRS Web site.

Additional Information

ProSeries does not include Form 1040EZ-T. Learn More
See Program Help or Tax Help in the Help Center of your ProSeries software.
View Form 8913 instructions (PDF file on the IRS Web site).
Mistakes Abound on Telephone-Tax Refund Requests; IRS Offers Tips for Getting a Speedy Refund (IRS News Release IR-2007-21 on the IRS Web site).

Last updated: 07/11/2008