federal-tax-prep

Automates preparation of simple 2025 federal Form 1040 returns with citations and checklist.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/sdcoffey/tax-prep-skills --skill federal-tax-prep
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Skill: federal-tax-prep
Source: https://github.com/sdcoffey/tax-prep-skills/tree/main/federal-tax-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sdcoffey/tax-prep-skills --skill federal-tax-prep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the preparation and review of simple U.S. federal income tax returns for 2025, providing a consistent, audit-friendly workflow and citation-backed outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end federal return workflow for Form 1040/1040-SR and common schedules (Schedule A, Schedule 8812), with guardrails to limit complexity and ensure audit readiness.
  • Guided collection of taxpayer facts, deduction decisions (standard vs itemized), and calculation of core credits (Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit, and Child and Dependent Care Credit), with a clear filing checklist and IRS-source citations.
  • Use Case: A tax preparer enters W-2/1099 data and basic deduction/credit inputs to generate taxable income, tax, credits, and a ready-to-file filing checklist for TY 2025.

Quick Start

Load taxpayer data and run the federal 2025 workflow to produce the Form 1040 and supporting schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions about federal-tax-prep

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare a simple 2025 federal tax return end-to-end?

To prepare a simple 2025 federal tax return, input basic W-2 and 1099 data to automatically generate Form 1040, calculate taxable income, apply standard deductions, and compute core tax credits like CTC and EITC for a ready-to-file checklist.

What is the best way to calculate Child Tax Credit and EITC for Form 1040?

Calculating Child Tax Credit and EITC for Form 1040 involves entering basic taxpayer facts and dependent data. The workflow applies these credits against taxable income, producing audit-ready calculations with direct IRS-source citations for verification.

Can I use this workflow for itemized deductions and Schedule A?

Yes, you can use this workflow for itemized deductions. It supports Schedule A decisions by evaluating standard versus itemized deductions based on your input data, ensuring the final Form 1040 output reflects the most beneficial filing status.

Does this tax preparation workflow support W-2 and 1099 income?

Yes, this federal tax preparation workflow supports W-2 and 1099 income. It is designed for individual filers with basic income data, automatically incorporating these figures into the 1040 generation and final filing checklist.

When should I not use an automated 1040 tax prep workflow?

You should not use an automated 1040 tax prep workflow for complex tax situations. This tool includes guardrails to limit complexity, focusing specifically on simple returns with standard deductions and core credits rather than advanced multi-schedule filing scenarios.