Form 1040 generator
Enter your own already-calculated figures on the left (from your W-2s, 1099s, or tax software) — this tool totals income, tax, and payments for you. It does not calculate your tax liability itself, and is not filed with the IRS.
IRS Form 1040 instructions and tax guide
Form 1040 is the U.S. individual income tax return. Our 1040 form generator lets you enter your income, deductions, credits and payments and see a completed sample Form 1040 for planning and your records.
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How to fill out Form 1040
- 1. Filing status and personal informationChoose your filing status and enter your name, SSN and address (and your spouse’s, if filing jointly).
- 2. DependentsList qualifying children and other dependents you are claiming.
- 3. IncomeReport wages from your W-2s, plus interest, dividends, retirement distributions and other income.
- 4. Adjustments and deductionsSubtract adjustments to income, then take the standard deduction or your itemized deductions.
- 5. Tax and creditsWork out the tax on your taxable income and subtract credits such as the child tax credit.
- 6. PaymentsEnter federal income tax withheld (from your W-2s and 1099s) and any estimated tax payments.
- 7. Refund or amount you oweCompare your total tax with your payments to see your refund or the balance due, then sign and date the return.
Frequently asked questions
Can I file this Form 1040 with the IRS?
No. It is a sample for planning and your records. File your return through IRS Free File, an authorized e-file provider, or the official paper form.
What do I need before filling out Form 1040?
Your W-2s and 1099s, records of other income, deductions and credits you plan to claim, and last year’s return for reference.
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