Form 1040 (2011) – File Form 1040 by April 17, 2012
Form 1040 in Adobe PDF Format – Form 1040 U. S. Individual Income Tax Return
Instructions 1040 in Adobe PDF Format – Instructions 1040 U. S. Individual Income Tax Return
Table of Contents
- 1040 – Introductory Material
- A Message From the Commissioner
- What’s New
- Filing Requirements
- Line Instructions for Form 1040
- Introduction
- Name and Address
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Presidential Election Campaign Fund
- Filing Status
- Exemptions
- Line 6c—Dependents
- Definitions and Special Rules
- Income
- Adjusted Gross Income
- Tax and Credits
- Other Taxes
- Payments
- Refund
- Amount You Owe
- Third Party Designee
- Sign Your Return
- Identity Protection PIN
- Paid Preparer Must Sign Your Return
- Assemble Your Return
- 1040 – Main Contents
- General Information
- Introduction
- How To Avoid Common Mistakes
- What Are Your Rights as a Taxpayer?
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Income Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax Payments for 2012
- Secure Your Tax Records from Identity Theft
- How Do You Make a Gift To Reduce Debt Held By the Public?
- How Long Should Records Be Kept?
- Amended Return
- Need a Copy of Your Tax Return?
- Death of a Taxpayer
- Past Due Returns
- Other Ways To Get Help
- Interest and Penalties
- Refund Information
- What Is TeleTax?
- TeleTax Topics
- IRS Help Available
- IRS Procedures
- Collection
- Alternative Filing Methods
- General Information
- Which Forms to File
- Types of Income
- Adjustments to Income
- Itemized Deductions
- Tax Computation
- Tax Credits
- IRS Notices
- Basis of Assets, Depreciation, and Sale of Assets
- Employer Tax Information
- Electronic Media Filers—1099 Series and Related Information Returns
- Tax Information for Aliens and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
- Tax Information for Residents of Puerto Rico
- Calling the IRS
- Quick and Easy Access to Tax Help and Tax Forms and Publications
- Order Form for Forms and Publications
- Major Categories of Federal Income and Outlays for Fiscal Year 2010
- General Information
- 1040 – Additional Material
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