A taxpayer uses Schedule 2 of the IRS Form 1040 to report additional taxes not reported directly on Page 2 of the Form 1040.

Schedule 2 comprises Part 1 and Part 2., which include taxes and other taxes. More details are below.

Part 1 – Taxes

  • Alternative Minimum Taxes reported on Form 6251 (Alternative Minimum Tax for Individuals)
  • Excess Advanced Premium Tax Credits reported on Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credit)

Part 2 – Other Taxes

  • Self-Employment Tax on Schedule SE (Self-Employment Tax)
  • Unreported Social Security and Medicare Tax
  • Additional Tax on IRAs and Other Qualified Retirement Plans
  • Household Employment Taxes on Schedule H (Form 1040) Household Employee
  • Repayment of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
  • Additional Medicare Taxes on Form 8959 (Additional Medicare Tax)
  • Net Investment Income Tax (NIT) on Form 8960 (Net Investment Income Tax)
  • Section 965 Transition Tax Liability
  • Other Additional Taxes
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Additional Information

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