2008 Tax Forms

The following are tax forms forms and instructions for your convenience. These represent only a subset of all of the available tax forms. For a complete list of forms go to the IRS website or go to the usgov forms site. If you own your own home it is very likely that you can use schedule A "Itemized Deductions". In this is the case you will need to use tax form 1040. You should see a qualified tax accountant or service as in many cases they can help to maximize your return, and/or ensure that you filing your return correctly.

One final totally cool note. This year the govenment is using version of the tax forms that allow you to enter data directly into the PDF file itself. I tested these using version 8 of the Adobe PDF Reader.

2008 Tax Tables

2008 Tax Forms

Files are in PDF format

1040EZ

You may qualify to use Form 1040EZ, the simplest form, if...

• Your taxable income is below $100,000
• Your filing status is Single or Married Filing Jointly
• You are under age 65
• You are not claiming any dependents
• Your interest income is $1,500 or less

Refer to the instructions for eligibility. Also, it is easy but you might lose out on some deductions.

Click for 1040EZ Instructions

Click for 1040EZ form

1040A

You may be able to use Form 1040A if...

• Your taxable income is below $100,000
• You have capital gain distributions
• You claim certain tax credits
• You claim deductions for IRA contributions, student loan interest, educator expenses or higher education tuition and fees

Note: If you have a mortgage it is very likely that you have enough itemized deductions to file the 1040.

Click for 1040A Instructions

Click for 1040A Form

Click for Child and Dependent Care Expenses for 1040A Filers

1040

If you cannot use either a 1040EZ or 1040A, you probably need to use Form 1040. You must file form 1040 if...

• Your taxable income is $100,000 or more
• You claim itemized deductions
• You are reporting self-employment income
• You are reporting income from sale of property

Click for 1040 Instructions

Click for 1040 Form

Click for

1040-C US Departing Alien Income Tax Return

Click for 1040-C Instructions

Click for 1040-C Form

Schedules

Schedule A & B - Itemized Deductions & Interest and Dividend Income. Instructions Form

Schedule C - Profit or Loss From Business Instructions Form

Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses Instructions Form Continuation Sheet

Schedule E - Supplemental Income and Loss Instructions Form

Schedule EIC - Earned Income Credit Form

Schedule SE - Self-Employment Tax Instructions Form

Schedule F - Profit or Loss From Farming Instructions Form

Schedule C-EZ - Net Profit From Business Form

Schedule J - Income Averaging for Farmers and Fisherman Form

Schedule 1 - Interest and Ordinary Dividends for 1040A Form

Schedule 3 - Credit for Edlerly or Disabled for 1040A Instructions Form

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