Form 1040A, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

This is the "short form" for your federal income tax. It should be used by those taxpayers who are not eligible to use the Form 1040EZ, but who do not wish to use the Form 1040. There are restrictions on who may use this form, and itemized deductions are not allowed.

Form 1040A, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

Instructions for Form 1040A, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

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For more information, see our discussion of the Form 1040A.