Using the tax software , complete the tax return , including Form 1040 and all appropri - ate forms , Schedules , or worksheets . Answer the questions following the scenario . Note : When Entering Social Security numbers (5:5'N's ) or Employer Identification* Numbers ( EINS ) , replace the *'s as directed, or with any four digits of your choice Interview Notes Alvin and Kelly are married and want to file a joint return* Alvin and Kelly have a seven - year -old son named Connor . Connor lived with his* parents the entire year . Alvin , Kelly , and Connor have valid Social Security numbers that allow them to work* and were issued by the due date of the return .* Alvin and Kelly are not qualifying children of any other person . Alvin was deployed to Syria and entered a combat zone on April 20 , 2018 and returned to the U1. 5 on March 3 , 2019 . Alvin and Kelly Elect NOT to include combat pay in the calculation of their earned income credit . Alvin has rental property , which he placed into service in 2015 Rental property :" - Alvin is an active participant . Single family residence , 35 7 1 Oak Street . Your City , Your State - Purchased property : 06 /03 /2009 - Rented : 1/ 1/2018 - 12/31/2018 - Annual rental income : $ 12. 000 - Insurance : $ 1 , 000 - Management fees : $1 . 200 - Alvin paid 5450 to replace a broken doorbell , shower head , leaky faucet and unclog drains . He learned how to complete these repairs after watching Do - It - Yourself videos on the internet . He estimates his time for completing the repairs is worth $ 1 , ODD , which is Equivalent to professional Electrician and plumber labor cost Real estate property tax : $ 1. 5DO . - Mortgage Interest : $3, 8:40 Depreciation : $2 , 200 - Alvin did not make any payments that would require him to file Form 1095