Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
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Filing Basics

Choosing the Right Return

Options for Forms 1040

All taxpayers can use Form 1040. Individuals must meet certain requirements to use Form 1040EZ or Form 1040A.

Tax Software Hint

The software defaults to Form 1040. You should prepare all returns on Form 1040. After you complete the return, the Main Information Sheet will show the simplest form you can use to print the return.

Form 1040A