U.S. Individual Income Tax Return - Form 1040/1040EZ/1040A
The IRS Forms 1040, 1040EZ, and 1040A are the most basic forms individuals use to report their personal federal income tax to the IRS.
Form 1040, the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, is the standard form used by most individuals to file personal income tax with the IRS.
Form 1040A, also known as the “short form” is a shorter version of Form 1040 for use by taxpayers with an income under $100,000 who take the standard deduction.
Form 1040EZ, the Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers with No Dependents, also know as the “easy form” is the simplest form, comprising only 6 sections. It is restricted to tax payers without dependents with incomes under $100,000 who take the standard deduction.
These forms are updated annually with each year’s changes to the tax code, so it is essential to file with the form from the year you are filing taxes for.