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Cat. No. 13187U Form 4972 2008 Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code. General Instructions Purpose of Form Use Form 4972 to figure the tax on a qualified lump-sum distribution defined below you received in 2008 using the 20 capital gain election the 10-year tax option or both. Name of recipient of distribution Part I From Qualified Plans of Participants Born Before January 2 1936 Identifying number Complete this part to see if you c...

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How to fill out 2008 form 4972:

1. Gather all necessary information and documents such as investment statements, brokerage statements, and any other relevant financial records.
2. Start by filling out your personal information at the top of the form, including your name, address, and social security number.
3. Proceed to Part I of the form, where you need to report the total taxable distributions you received from your qualified retirement plans and annuities.
4. In Part II, you will calculate the total amount of ordinary dividends, qualified dividends, and capital gain distributions.
5. Move on to Part III, where you need to determine the portion of your distributions that may be subject to the 10-year tax option.
6. Fill out Part IV if you have completed Part III and need to calculate the amount of any recapture tax.
7. Go to Part V if you owe the additional tax on early distributions from a SIMPLE retirement account and need to calculate the amount.
8. Continue to Part VI, where you will report any distributions received as a beneficiary of a deceased employee or retired public safety officer.
9. Finally, complete Part VII if you have any foreign tax credits to claim related to this form.

Who needs 2008 form 4972:

1. Individuals who received taxable distributions from qualified retirement plans or annuities in 2008.
2. Taxpayers who received ordinary dividends, qualified dividends, or capital gain distributions in 2008.
3. Those who owe additional tax on early distributions from a SIMPLE retirement account in 2008.
4. Beneficiaries of deceased employees or retired public safety officers who received distributions in 2008.
5. Individuals who are eligible for foreign tax credits related to the form.

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What is form 4972?

Form 4972 is a tax form issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States.

Who is required to file form 4972?

Individuals who meet certain criteria regarding distributions from qualified retirement plans or accounts are required to file form 4972.

How to fill out form 4972?

Form 4972 can be filled out by providing the necessary information regarding distributions from qualified retirement plans or accounts, calculating the tax owed, and reporting any applicable penalties.

What is the purpose of form 4972?

The purpose of form 4972 is to calculate the additional tax owed on certain distributions from qualified retirement plans or accounts.

What information must be reported on form 4972?

Form 4972 requires the reporting of information such as the total distribution amount, investment in the contract, net unrealized appreciation, and any distributions from private annuities or stock bonus plans.