There are three personal income tax forms — 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ — with each designed to get the appropriate amount of your money to the IRS. Differences in the forms, however, could cost you if you’re not paying attention.

What does line 1 of 1040 include?

Line 1 is for all income reported on your W-2 forms, which you should attach when you file. Line 2 has two parts, one for tax-exempt interest (mainly municipal bonds) and one for taxable interest. Taxable interest includes income from a 1099-INT or 1099-OID.

What do you need to know about the Form 1040?

Form 1040 for 2015 tax year. Form 1040 (officially, the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) is one of three IRS tax forms (see variants section for explanations of each) used for personal (individual) federal income tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by United States residents for tax purposes.

Where does the year appear on the 1040 Form?

The form is interactive, so you can complete it online, then print it out and mail in a paper return. Make sure the 1040 you’re downloading is for the correct tax year. The year always appears in the center at the very top of the first page. Filling out your 1040 may not seem all that different if you file online via a guided tax prep tool.

Where do I Find my 1040 tax return?

Form 1040 can be found on the IRS website. If you are required to complete other forms or schedules and attach them to Form 1040, this will be stated on the applicable line instructions. You will need to locate instructions for the referenced form or schedule to complete it. Forms for current and prior years can also be found on the IRS website.

Where is the subtract line on the 1040 Form?

Then on line 10a, the taxpayer is asked to subtract the amount from Schedule 1, line 22, Adjustments to Income. Form 1040 Schedule 1, Additional Income and Adjustments to Income, was created as part of the Form 1040 redesign implemented for tax year 2018.