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What is the simplest form to use to file my taxes?

What is the simplest form I can use: Everyone is eligible to file Form 1040. This application will help you determine the simplest Form 1040 series Tax Return you can file. Be sure that you have verified that you are required to file a tax return prior to beginning this tax law category. If you are going to be filing using tax preparation software or through IRS Free File program (does not include FreeFile Fillable Forms) the tax preparation software you are using will determine this for you.

Information You Will Need:

  • All income documents
  • Citizenship status
  • Filing status
  • Federal income tax withheld

Estimated Completion Time: 17 minutes. However: 5 minutes of inactivity will end the interview and you will be forced to start over.


The following interview covers the same questions you would answer if you called our toll-free tax assistance telephone number or if you came into a Taxpayer Assistance Center.

 

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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 04-Jan-2013