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Choose 1040ez Form The Simple Tax Form for Your Situation.

To file your 2011 Individual Income Tax Return you must have to choose which tax form you have to use. The IRS is no longer be mailing paper tax letters that's why this year choosing which tax form to file will be more important. The IRS is taking this step because of the continued growth in electronic filing, the accessibility of free options to taxpayers and to help decrease costs. Taxpayers can still get forms and information online at www.irs.gov, at local IRS offices or from participate community outlets like many libraries and post offices.

If you want file your Tax Return using IRS e-file, the system of IRS will automatically make a decision which form you require.

Below are some universal rules to consider when deciding which paper tax form to file.

1040ez Form:

  • If your taxable income is below $100,000 then you can use 1040ez Form.
  • If filing status is Single or Married Filing Jointly then you can use 1040ez Form.
  • If you and your spouse – if married -- are under age 65 and not blind then you can use 1040ez Tax Form.
  • If you are not claiming any dependents then you can use 1040ez Form.
  • If your interest income is $1,500 or less then you can use 1040ez Tax Form.

1040A Form:

  • If your taxable income is below $100,000 then you can use 1040A Form.
  • If you have capital gain distributions then you can use 1040A Form.
  • If you claim certain tax credits then you can use 1040A Tax Form.
  • If you claim adjustments to income for IRA charity and student loan interest then you can use 1040A Tax Form.

If you cannot use the 1040EZ or the 1040A, you will possibly need to file using the 1040. Amongst the reasons you must use the 1040 are:

  • Your taxable income is $100,000 or more.
  • You claim itemized deductions.
  • You are reporting self-employment income.
  • You are reporting income from sale of property.

You can increase rapid and simple access to IRS forms and information or discover out more about e-file by visiting www.irs.gov. Tax goods are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and often appear online well before they are available on paper. To view and download tax products, visit the IRS website and select Forms and Publications.