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Alternative Minimum TaxDrake Software User’s ManualForm 1098-CIf the taxpayer has Form 1098-C, Contribution of Motor Vehicles, Boats, & Airplanes,the amounts should be entered on either screen A (if less than $500) or the 8283screen (if more than $500).Additional Itemized DeductionsScreen codes:4952, 8283Use the 4952 screen to enter data for Form 4952, Investment Interest Expense Deduction.Use the 8283 screen to enter data for Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions.Screens are accessible from the Adjustments tab in data entry. Calculationsfrom the 8283 screen flow to the “Gifts by cash or check” line of Schedule A. There isalso a direct entry field for this line on screen A. Do not enter duplicate amounts._NOTEWhen a Donee ID number is entered on the 8283 screen, the programautomatically stores the number in the EIN database.Alternative Minimum TaxScreen code: 6251Forcing Form 6251Use the 6251 screen, accessible from the Taxes tab, to enter information for Form6251, Alternative Minimum Tax.Although Form 6251 is computed on all returns, it is generated with a return onlywhen needed. You can force this form to be printed for a single return. You can alsoset up the option to force this form to be generated with all returns.For a SingleReturnFor AllReturnsTo force Form 6251 to be printed for a single return, go to the PRNT screen of thereturn and select the Print 6251 box in the Items to Print section of the screen.By default, Form 6251 is produced with a return only if it is required. To have the programprint Form 6251 for all returns, go to Setup > Options > Forms & ScheduleOptions and clear the Print Form 6251 only when required check box.Child and Dependent Care Expenses CreditScreen code: 2441Use the 2441 screen, accessible from the General tab, for Form 2441, Child andDependent Care Expenses._NOTEEnter dependent care information on screen 2, Dependents. Enterprovider information on the 2441screen.118 Tax Year 2008