The 1040 form is the central component of an individual tax return. It's so important, in fact, that the IRS offers it in three standard versions, plus a few less common types for unusual ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

Once you’ve clicked “file” or dropped your tax return in the mail, use this form to provide the IRS with updated information Richard Richtmyer is an senior editor at Buy Side and expert in student ...

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. (Bankrate.com) -- Got 13 hours to work on your tax return? That's what the Internal Revenue Service estimates it will take the average taxpayer to complete Form 1040. Sure, that ...

Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return. Amending your ...