What is Form 1040EZ?
Form 1040EZ is called the Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents. This form is designed by the Internal Revenue Service. It is quite clear that the form must be filed by the taxpayers — both single and join— — with no dependents. You should not complete this document if you want to request a premium tax credit — submit Form 8962 instead.
What is Form 1040EZ for?
This form is specially designed by the IRS to report the tax return for the individual who died or who is not able to file it personally. It refers to taxpayers of 65 years old or older. The form includes special charts that can help file the form for such purpose.
When is Form 1040EZ Due?
The form is due by April 18, 2017. If the form is filed for another year, so the due date remains the same only with the change of the year. However, if the national holidays falls on this date, be ready to submit the form on the next working day after the deadline.
Is Form 1040EZ Accompanied by Other Documents?
As far as the form includes report of income, an applicant must attach Form W-2 that is known as the Wage and Tax Statement. You do not have to attach any payment confirmations here. Sometimes it is required to attach Form 8888 that is called the Allocation of Refund (including savings bond purchases).
What Information do I Include in Form 1040EZ?
In the form there are several sections that require different information to be indicated. They are the following:
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Income: wages, salaries, tips, taxable interest, unemployment compensation;
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Payments, credits and tax: federal income tax, earned income credit, total payments and credits, etc.
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Refund: refund amount, routing and account number.
Moreover, at the top of the form an applicant has to indicate full name, home address, social security number and the same details about the spouse.
Where do I Send Form 1040EZ?
The form must be forwarded to the Internal Revenue Service by the established due date.
