Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Intermediate Advanced Military International

Filing Basics

Introduction

Welcome!

This lesson is designed to teach tax preparers how to determine:

  • Who must file a tax return
  • Who is not required to, but should file a tax return

This lesson will help you determine which taxpayers must or should file a tax return. You will also find information on how to verify a taxpayer's identity, which form to use, completing the main information sheet, and how long taxpayers must keep their records.

Collage of Form 1040, Form 1040EZ, Form 9452, and Tax Guide.