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 ...

If you’re preparing your taxes, you'll file federal income tax Form 1040. Because tax laws change often, Form 1040 might have subtle differences from year to year. Form 1040 is the main form ...

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 ...