Which Tax Form Should You File?
Posted by William Byrnes on January 30, 2014
The IRS released Tax Tip 2014-03 today: Which Tax Form Should You File?
The IRS is promoting its free tax software or Fillable Forms option that allows you to fill in your tax forms using a computer. You can e-file the completed forms for free!
The IRS offers the following tips for choosing the correct tax form:
You can generally use the 1040EZ if:
- Your taxable income is below $100,000;
- Your filing status is single or married filing jointly;
- You are not claiming any dependents; and
- Your interest income is $1,500 or less.
The 1040A may be best for you if:
- Your taxable income is below $100,000;
- You have capital gain distributions;
- You claim certain tax credits; and
- You claim adjustments to income for IRA contributions and student loan interest.
However, reasons you must use the 1040 include:
- Your taxable income is $100,000 or more;
- You claim itemized deductions;
- You are reporting self-employment income; or
- You are reporting income from sale of a property.
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