1040a Form 2012

What is 1040a Form 2012?

The 1040a Form 2012 is a simplified federal income tax form that individuals can use to file their taxes. It is designed for taxpayers with relatively simple tax situations, who may not have extensive itemized deductions or complex investment income. This form makes it easier for individuals to report their income, claim deductions, and calculate their tax liability.

What are the types of 1040a Form 2012?

The 1040a Form 2012 is available for various types of taxpayers. Some of the common types include:

Single individuals with no dependents
Married individuals filing jointly with no dependents
Head of household
Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child

How to complete 1040a Form 2012

Completing the 1040a Form 2012 is a straightforward process. Here are the steps you need to follow:

01
Gather all the necessary documents, including your W-2 forms, 1099 forms, and any other relevant income-related documents.
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Enter your personal information, such as your name, address, and Social Security number, in the designated fields.
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Report your income in the appropriate sections of the form, including wages, interest, dividends, and other sources of income.
04
Claim any eligible deductions and credits, such as the standard deduction, tax credits for dependents, and education-related credits.
05
Calculate your tax liability using the provided worksheet.
06
Sign and date the form.
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Submit the completed form to the appropriate tax authorities.
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Make sure to keep a copy of the form for your records.

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Questions & answers

To order by phone, call 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts in the recorded message. To request a 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ tax return transcript through the mail, complete IRS Form 4506T-EZ, Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript.
Note: If filing for a tax refund the time to file a 2012 tax return has expired. To file a 2012 tax return for a tax refund had to be filed on or before April 15, 2016.
How far back can you go to file taxes in Canada? According to the CRA, a taxpayer has 10 years from the end of a calendar year to file an income tax return. The longer you go without filing taxes, the higher the penalties and potential prison term.
Taxpayers can call 800-908-9946 to request a transcript by phone. Transcripts requested by phone will be mailed to the taxpayer. By mail. Taxpayers can complete and send either Form 4506-T or Form 4506-T-EZ to the IRS to get one by mail.
Individuals can file returns for the previous years. This can only be done for the two years preceding the current financial year for which the returns have to be filed. Taxpayers are provided a two year period during which returns can be filed.
You can submit a late tax return using the same methods you would use to file your return on time. You can turn in your taxes using tax preparation software, mailing a return prepared by a tax preparer, or completing the CRA's General Income Tax and Benefit Package and submitting it through the mail.