Publication 17 covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in your tax form instruction booklet. It explains the tax law to make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more. Current revision Publication 17 (Print version PDF | eBook EPUB) Recent developments Update to Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) amount in the 2023 Publication 17 -- 08-MAY-2024 Other items you may find useful All Publication 17 revisions Notice 2018–76, Expenses for Business Meals Under § 274 of the Internal Revenue Code Other current products