Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary ...

Although it's identical to Form 1040, it features larger print and highlights specific benefits ... Taxpayers at least 65 as of the last day of the tax year can use either Form 1040 or 1040 ...