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Filling out the Income Averaging for Farmers and Fishermen - eFile (Schedule J, Form 1040) can be straightforward with the right guidance. This form allows eligible farmers and fishermen to average their income over three years, potentially reducing their tax liability.

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1. Begin by signing up or logging into our platform. This will allow you to access the necessary forms and tools for editing.
2. Click ‘Get Form’ to open Schedule J in the editor. Ensure you have your previous tax returns handy for reference.
3. Enter your Social Security Number (SSN) and name(s) as shown on your return at the top of the form.
4. In line 1, input your taxable income from your 2016 Form 1040, line 43, or Form 1040NR, line 41.
5. For line 2a, enter your elected farm income but do not exceed the amount on line 1. Follow through with any capital gains as specified in lines 2b and 2c.
6. Continue calculating by subtracting line 2a from line 1 in line 3, then figure the tax based on this amount using the provided tax rates.
7. Complete subsequent lines as instructed, ensuring all calculations are accurate. Finally, review all entries before proceeding.
8. Once completed, you can print, download, or share your filled-out form directly from our platform for submission.

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