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Taxpayers only need a Form 1040 and any additional schedules or forms to file their taxes; Forms 1040-A and 1040EZ have been retired due to Congress simplifying the Form 1040.
Online tax filing with 1040.com won’t be affected, however, since information is gathered in the tax walkthrough and then inserted into the correct forms behind the scenes. If you would like to review your official Form 1040 and additional forms, 1040.com users can preview their tax returns for free before filing.
The Form 1040 was simplified in hopes of reducing the form to the size of a postcard, easing the burden of tax filing for millions of working Americans. The new Form 1040 uses a “building blocks” system of extra forms and schedules to report information not included on the main form. However, e-filing is still the easiest way to file with the least likelihood of calculation errors.
Table of Contents
FAQ
You got this—all you have to do is start!
We make filing taxes delightfully simple with our flat–rate price. Every feature included for everyone.
Start filingMore Tax Guides
FAQ
Coronavirus Pandemic News and Resources
Tax Reform 101
Tax-Related Identity Theft
Filing Your Taxes 101
For Students and New Grads
Taxes for Families
Affordable Care Act
Taxes and Your Job
Taxes for the Self-Employed
Tax Breaks for Homeowners
Health and Life Insurance
Investing and Retirement
Tax Savings Strategies
Tax Terms
IRS Tax Dates
Disaster Relief
State Taxes