Video Tutorial How to Fill Out Return Forms
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Questions & answers
Which tax return form should I use?
Form 1040 is the standard tax return form that most individual taxpayers use every year.
How can I get my 1040 form online?
You'll be able to access your most recent 3 tax returns (each of which include your Form 1040—the main tax form—and any supporting forms used that year) when sign into 1040.com and go to the My Account screen. If you filed through a tax preparer or CPA, they can provide a printed or electronic copy of your tax return.
What is the difference between a 1040 and 1040EZ?
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 a 1040 the same as a w2?
"No, 1040 is not the same as a W-2. W-2 is a form provided by the employer to the employee that states the gross wages in a given year and all the tax withheld and deductions," says Armine Alajian, CPA and founder of the Alajian Group, a company providing accounting services and business management for startups.
How do I get a copy of my 1040 form?
To get a complete copy of a previously filed tax return, along with all attachments (including Form W-2), submit Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return.
What is a return form called?
Form 1040 is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return.
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