How do I get help filling out my tax forms?
For the fastest information, the IRS recommends finding answers to your tax questions online. You can also call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or TTY: 1-800-829-4059. This option works best for less complex questions. Keep in mind that wait times to speak with a representative may be long.
How do I fill out a 1040 tax form?
How to Fill Out Your Form 1040
- Form 1040 Defined.
- Form 1040 Instructions.
- Enter Your Income.
- Calculate Your AGI.
- Look Through Possible Taxes and Credits.
- Check on Your Refund.
- Determine How Much You Owe.
- Bottom Line.
Where do I get Form 1040 instructions?
Get the current filing year’s forms, instructions, and publications for free from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- Download them from IRS.gov.
- Order by phone at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676)
Who can fill out a 1040 form?
Who needs to file Form 1040?
| Your filing status is . . . | At the end of 2019 you were . . . |
|---|---|
| Single | Under 65 65 or older |
| Married filing jointly | Under 65 (both spouses) 65 or older (one spouse) 65 or older (both spouses) |
| Married filing separately | Any age |
| Head of household | Under 65 65 or older |
Where can I get help filing my taxes for free?
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years.
Can I fill out a 1040 form online?
Answer: Yes, you can file an original Form 1040 series tax return electronically using any filing status. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer and more accurate than mailing your tax return because it’s transmitted electronically to the IRS computer systems.
Does post office have tax forms?
During the tax filing season, many libraries and post offices offer free tax forms to taxpayers. Some libraries also have copies of commonly requested publications. Many large grocery stores, copy centers and office supply stores have forms you can photocopy or print from a CD.
Can I ask the IRS a tax question?
They will then see a Web page that shows the status of their refund payment, as well as, instructions to resolve refund-related problems. IRS cautions taxpayers to make sure to find the authentic IRS Web site by typing www.IRS.gov into their browser. The official IRS Web site does not end in .com, . net, .