[Anonymous]

I printed out the 1040 and used a Sharpie to write these mnemonics on the correct sections. I’m all about some visual aids.

Income: S + WAT IS UP

Schedules B, C, D, E, F

Wages

Alimony received

Taxable state/local refunds

IRA

Social security

Unemployment

Pensions & annuities

Adjustments: SHIT IM ASS DOPE

(I don’t take credit for the profanity in this one, since I stole it from someone on this forum. Prosecute them, not me! I can’t help that this one is just kind of “unforgettable.”)

Student loan interest

Health savings account

IRA

Tuition & fees

Interest withdrawal penalty

Moving expenses

Alimony paid

Self employed health insurance

Self employed retirement

Domestic production activities deduction

One half self employment FICA

Paid attorney fees–discrimination/whistle blower

Educator expenses

Nonrefundable Credits: CELL GRAF

Child & dependent care credit

Elderly or disabled credit

Lifetime Learning Credit

Long-term unused minimum tax credit

General business credit

Retirement plan contribution credit

Adoption credit

Foreign tax credit

Refundable Credits: WE ACE

Withholding taxes

Earned income credit

American Opportunity Credit

Child tax credit

Excess social security paid

Anyone got anything better? Or in addition?