Where can I get IRS tax instructions?

You can call 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm local time – except Alaska and Hawaii which follow Pacific time – to order current year forms, instructions and publications as well as prior year forms and instructions by mail.

What was the standard deduction for 2009?

For 2009, the standard deduction for married couples filing a joint return rises to $11,400, up by $500 from 2008. For single filers, the amount increases to $5,700 in 2009, up by $250 over 2008. And heads of household can claim $8,350 in 2009, a jump of $350 from 2008.

What was the old standard deduction?

Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Period-1970 The standard deduction was first adopted in 1944. From 1944-1969, it was equal to 10 percent of adjusted gross income, up to a maximum of $1,000.

What year did the standard deduction change?

Increased standard deduction: Single taxpayers will see their standard deductions jump from $6,350 for 2017 taxes to $12,200 for 2019 taxes (the ones you file in 2020). Married couples filing jointly see an increase from $12,700 to $24,400 for 2019. These increases mean that fewer people will have to itemize.

What is Form 1040 instructions?

Form 1040 Instructions download and print. The form 1040 is used in an individual tax return, to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service for an income tax filing. Ultimately it determines if you owe taxes or if you are getting a refund.

What is 1040 tax document?

The IRS Form 1040 is one of the official documents that U.S. taxpayers can use to file their annual income tax return.

What is schedule Tax Form 1040?

Use Schedule A (Form 1040) to figure your itemized deductions. In most cases, your federal income tax will be less if you take the larger of your itemized deductions or your standard deduction.

What is 1040 tax return form?

IRS Tax Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) Form 1040 is the standard federal income tax form used to report an individual’s gross income (e.g., money, goods, property, and services). It is also known as “the long form” because it is more extensive than the shorter 1040A and 1040EZ Tax Forms.