Get the free Form 1040EZ

Form 1040EZ is designed for individuals filing their federal tax return who are single or married filing jointly without dependents, allowing them to prepare, print, and e-file their return for free.

How to fill out form 1040ez

How to fill out Form 1040EZ

1. Obtain Form 1040EZ from the IRS website or a local IRS office.
2. Fill out your personal information at the top: name, address, and Social Security number.
3. Indicate your filing status (single or married filing jointly).
4. Enter your income: total wages, salaries, tips, and other taxable income on line 1.
5. If applicable, report tax-exempt interest on line 2.
6. Calculate your total income by adding lines 1 and 2 on line 3.
7. Claim any adjustments to income if applicable, and enter the amount on line 4.
8. Subtract line 4 from line 3 to determine your adjusted gross income on line 5.
9. Follow the provided instructions to determine your standard deduction on line 6.
10. Subtract line 6 from line 5 to find your taxable income on line 7.
11. Use the tax tables provided by the IRS to calculate tax owed and enter on line 8.
12. Enter any additional taxes, if applicable, on line 9.
13. Complete line 10 to report any withheld taxes from your paycheck.
14. Subtract line 9 from line 10 to calculate your refund or amount owed.
15. Sign and date the form before submitting it to the IRS.

Who needs Form 1040EZ?

1. Individuals with a taxable income of less than $100,000.
2. Filers who are single or married filing jointly.
3. People without dependents.
4. Taxpayers who do not claim any adjustments to income or tax credits.

People Also Ask about

What has replaced the 1040EZ form?

However, filing with Form 1040EZ is no longer an option. This form has since been replaced by Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR, depending on your tax situation.

Are 1040 forms available at the post office?

Are tax forms available at my local Post Office®? No, Post Offices do not have tax forms available for customers. However, you can view, download, and print specific tax forms and publications at the "Forms, Instructions & Publications" page of the IRS website. You may also acquire tax forms through the mail.

What is the simplest 1040 form?

The 1040EZ is a simplified form used by the IRS for income taxpayers that do not require the complexity of the full 1040 tax form.

Is 1040EZ the hardest tax form to complete?

The simplest IRS form is the Form 1040EZ. The 1040A covers several additional items not addressed by the EZ. And finally, the IRS Form 1040 should be used when itemizing deductions and reporting more complex investments and other income.

Is there a 1040 EZ form anymore?

Form 1040EZ was a shortened version of Form 1040 for taxpayers with basic tax situations. The form was discontinued as of the 2018 tax year and replaced with the redesigned Form 1040.

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What is Form 1040EZ?

Form 1040EZ is a simple version of the U.S. individual income tax return used by eligible taxpayers to file their federal income tax.

Who is required to file Form 1040EZ?

Taxpayers who have a taxable income below a certain threshold, are single or married filing jointly with no dependents, and do not claim any adjustments to income or credits are required to file Form 1040EZ.

How to fill out Form 1040EZ?

To fill out Form 1040EZ, taxpayers must provide personal information, report their income, calculate their tax, and sign the form. It's a straightforward process that involves filling in specific sections for income and tax liability.

What is the purpose of Form 1040EZ?

The purpose of Form 1040EZ is to provide a simplified and efficient way for eligible taxpayers to report their income and calculate federal income tax due.

What information must be reported on Form 1040EZ?

Form 1040EZ requires reporting personal information, total income, adjusted gross income, tax, and any federal income tax withheld.