{"id":1246,"date":"2018-04-11T18:48:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T22:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etax.com\/blog\/?p=1246"},"modified":"2019-07-09T12:59:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T16:59:47","slug":"which-form-1040-is-right-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etax.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/11\/which-form-1040-is-right-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Form-1040 is Right for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When tax tie rolls around, there\u2019s three different forms one can use in order to file their tax return: the 1040EZ, the 1040A, and the full Form 1040. There are benefits and restrictions to all three forms, so deciding which to use should be based on which is best for your tax situation. You can always rely on the full Form-1040, which is the most complicated form, as it\u2019ll cover any situation. However, you may be subjecting yourself to more work than is necessary, and you\u2019ll have a more complex set of directions to comply with. On the other hand, even if you can use a simpler form, you may not get all the tax benefits you\u2019re entitled to in doing so. Use the following tips<\/a> to differentiate the different forms and decide which one is right for your return. <\/span><\/p>\n

1040EZ<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

One in six taxpayers opt for this simple tax form, which consists of only a single page and 14 lines to complete. It\u2019s definitely one of the most popular forms, and the easiest and quickest to file, but it\u2019s also very selective. Only a specific group of taxpayers are eligible to file their return using this form. The requirements include:<\/span><\/p>\n