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Answer Path Quickly Guides You . . . .

  • to tax rates, limits, and amounts
  • to plain English explanations on unfamiliar tax topics related to preparing & filing returns
  • Watch and Learn Now

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Question #1: Where will I see Answer Path?

Answer: When you type in keywords on the Search screen, in the Federal practice area, a bubble up menu will appear when Answer Path results are found.

Checkpoint Federal Search screen capture showing Answer Path feature

Question #2: What type of information does Answer Path give me?

Answer: Answer Path results may include links to Quick Tax Amounts and Orientation Documents:

  • Quick Tax Amounts - will give you a table that includes direct answers to common questions like dollar amounts, limits or tax rates.

Section 179 Deduction Limit chart showing years 2015-2017.

  • Orientation Documents - include a high-level overview of a topic, written in plain English, including relevant issues, links to the appropriate code section(s) and links to deeper information or next steps where appropriate (i.e. other federal tax sources, practice aids, etc.).

Section 179 Orientation Document screen from Checkpoint

NOTE: The initial scope of Orientation Documents pertains to topics related to preparing and filing federal individual income tax returns, such as computations, payments, exemptions, deductions, and adjustments.

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Chris DiMenna

Senior Manager, Tax Practitioners Segment, Segment / Product Management, Tax & Accounting, Knowledge Solutions

Career History: Chris has over 18 years of experience with Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting, including managerial roles in Content Operations and Product Management. With expertise in product design, development and strategy, Chris is passionate about developing product experiences that delight tax and accounting professionals.

Personal Life: Chris is an avid runner, tennis player and traveler. When he's not chasing (or being chased by) his 3-year old son, Carson, he is looking forward to the upcoming holiday season and welcoming his second child with his wife, Deirdre.

Home Base: Dallas, TX

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