Form 1040 is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return.
Current revision
Below is a general guide to what Schedule(s) you will need to file. (See the instructions for Form 1040 for more information on the numbered schedules.) For Schedule A and the other lettered schedules, see Schedules for Form 1040.
USE IF...
Have additional income, such as unemployment compensation, prize or award money, gambling winnings. Have any deductions to claim, such as student loan interest deduction, self-employment tax, educator expenses.
THEN USE
USE IF...
Owe other taxes, such as self-employment tax, household employment taxes, additional tax on IRAs or other qualified retirement plans and tax-favored accounts, AMT, or need to make an excess advance premium tax credit repayment.
THEN USE
USE IF …
Can claim any credit that you didn't claim on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, such as the foreign tax credit, education credits, general business credit. Have other payments, such as an amount paid with a request for an extension to file or excess social security tax withheld.
THEN USE
Recent developments
Correction to the 2023 Instructions for Form 1040, Instructions for Schedule 3, line 5b -- 07-JUNE-2024
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Where to file?
Please see Where to file for Form 1040 the for the latest filling address for current and prior filing years.