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Form 1040A

Find instructions and links to federal tax publications to make filing your Form 1040-A as quick as possible.

Tips for Form 1040A

Many individuals qualify to use Form 1040A to report their income and to calculate their federal taxes. Also called the "short form," the 1040A is a two-page tax form designed to cover the most common types of income, deductions, and tax credits. Chances are, you'll be able to use this simplified tax form to file your taxes.

Finishing Up Your Tax Return

After you finished calculating your taxes, use these easy-to-follow steps to finish you return.

IRS Form 1040A in PDF format

Download IRS Form 1040EZ in the Adobe Acrobat format.

IRS Instructions for Form 1040A in PDF format

Download the official IRS instructions for Form 1040A in the Adobe Acrobat format.

IRS Publication 17 (PDF format)

Download the official IRS tax guide, Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax, in the Adobe Acrobat format.

Top Picks for Free File Software

You can prepare your taxes and electronically file your return for free using one of the IRS Free File websites.

Top Picks for Tax Preparation Software

Choosing the right tax software can be tricky. Read objective reviews of various tax preparation software programs to find the right software for you.

Find Common IRS Income Tax Forms

Find tax forms to prepare your federal income taxes. The most common tax forms are arranged in an easy-to-find format.

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