Updated April 15, 2010
Why Use Form 1040-EZ?
Many people qualify to use the 1040-EZ form. It will be easier and less time-consuming for you, and faster for the IRS to process. Form 1040EZ is probably the right tax form for you to fill out if you don't have any kids or dependents, don't own a home or didn't attend school.However, you might consider using Form 1040A instead. Form 1040A is shorter to fill out than the more complicated Form 1040. Plus, on the 1040A you can take a some of the popular deductions and tax credits.
Quick Links relating to Form 1040EZ
- Form 1040EZ in PDF format
- Instructions for Form 1040EZ in PDF format (includes the tax tables)
- Instructions for Form 1040EZ in HTML format (no tax tables)
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For Year 2008
- 2008 Form 1040 EZ
- 2008 Instructions
For Year 2007 - 2007 Form 1040 EZ
- 2007 Instructions
For Year 2006 - 2006 Form 1040EZ
- 2006 Instructions
For Year 2005 - 2005 Form 1040EZ
- 2005 Instructions
For Year 2004 - 2004 Form 1040EZ
- 2004 Instructions
Are You Eligible to File the 1040EZ Form?
Here's the details. You can file the 1040EZ, the shortest of all federal tax forms, if you meet these conditions:- Your total income is under $100,000
- Your interest income is under $1,500
- You have income only from wages, interest, unemployment compensation, and Alaska Permanent Fund dividends
- You and your spouse are under 65 years old
- You do not have any adjustments to income
- You are claiming only the standard deduction
- You may claim the Earned Income Credit and the Making Work Pay Credit
- You are not claiming any other tax credits
