IRS Tax Forms

Whether you're filing an individual return or representing a business, estate, or other entity, it is crucial to use the correct forms when filing a federal tax return.

You can view, download, and print commonly used IRS forms below. To access each form, click on the icon above its description.

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For more detailed information, read our descriptions of common IRS forms.

You can download other tax forms and IRS publications here.

Tax Forms For Individuals

Tax Forms For Businesses

Forms FOr Estate & Gift Taxes 

The Details: Individual Income Tax Forms

Are you unsure of which forms you need to file with your federal tax return?

Read through these descriptions of commonly utilized IRS forms.

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Form 1040: U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

All United States taxpayers must file an annual income tax return using Form 1040. Additional schedules may be necessary, as well.

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Schedule 1 (Form 1040):  Additional Income and Adjustments to Income

Taxpayers file Schedule 1 to report income or adjustments to income that can’t be entered on Form 1040, including the following:

• Capital gains

• Unemployment pay

• Prize money

• Gambling winnings

• Student loan interest deduction

• Self-employment tax

• Educator expenses

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Schedule 2 (Form 1040): Additional Tax

Only taxpayers who owe alternative minimum tax or need to make an excess advance premium tax credit repayment need to file this schedule.

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Schedule 3 (Form 1040): Nonrefundable Credits

This schedule is used to report nonrefundable credits other than the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents. The following credits are included:

• Foreign tax credit

• Education credits

• General business credit

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Schedule 4 (Form 1040): Other Taxes

Certain taxes must be reported using this schedule, including the following:

• Self-employment tax

• Household employment taxes

• Tax-favored accounts

• Additional tax on IRAs and other retirement plans

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Schedule 5 (Form 1040): Other Payments and Refundable Credits

This schedule must be filed by taxpayers who claim specific refundable credits or have other payments withheld, including:

• Payment made when the taxpayer requests an extension

• Payment of excess social security

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Schedule 6 (Form 1040): Foreign Address and Third Party Designee

This schedule must be used in the following circumstances:

• To enter a foreign address

• To allow someone other than the taxpayer's paid tax preparer to discuss their return with the IRS

Schedule E (Form 1040): Supplemental Income and Loss

This schedule is used to report income or loss from the following:

• Rental real estate

• Royalties

• Partnerships

• S corporations

• Estates

• Trusts

• Residual interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs)

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Schedule SE (Form 1040): Self-Employment Tax

Self-employed taxpayers use this schedule to figure the tax due on net earnings from their self-employment. This schedule is also used by the Social Security Administration to determine the taxpayer’s social security benefits.

Schedule EIC (Form 1040): Earned Income Credit

After determining their earned income credit (EIC), taxpayers use this schedule to give the IRS information about their qualifying child or children.

Schedule 8812 (Form 1040): Additional Child Tax Credit

Eligible taxpayers use Schedule 8812 to determine their additional child tax credit.

Form 2441: Child and Dependent Care Expenses

This form is filed by taxpayers who are eligible to take the credit for child and dependent care expenses.

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Form 5329: Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (Including IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored Accounts

This form is used by taxpayers to report additional taxes on the following:

• IRAs

• Other qualified retirement plans

• Modified endowment contracts

• Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)

• Qualified Tuition Programs (QTPs)

• Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Form 5695: Residential Energy Credit

This form is used to determine residential energy credits, of which there are two types:

• The non-business energy property credit

• The residential energy efficient property credit

Form 8283: Noncash Charitable Contributions

Form 8283 must be filed by individuals, partnerships, and corporations when the amount of their deduction for all noncash gifts is more than $500. The form is used to report information about noncash charitable contributions.

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8863: Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)

This form is used to determine and claim education credits, of which there are two types:

• The American Opportunity Credit (partially refundable)

• The Lifetime Learning Credit (nonrefundable)

These credits are based on qualified education expenses paid to an eligible post-secondary educational institution.

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8880: Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions

Taxpayers use Form 8880 to determine their retirement savings contributions credit, which is also known as the “saver’s credit.”

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