Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
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Filing Basics

Choosing the Right Return

Form 1040 (continued)

Example

Cynthia is divorced and will file as Head of Household. She has two children she will claim as dependents. She owns a medical transcription business and earned $35,000 in taxable income for the tax year. She plans to itemize her deductions. Cynthia must file Form 1040.

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Tax software hint.

When using the tax software, always select Form 1040 from the Main Information Sheet.
Which Form to File

Which Form to File