2012 Federal Income Tax Forms Free Printable Tax Forms 1040EZ 1040A 1040 and Schedules
Printable tax forms 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040 long form for 2012 are available for download online below to help prepare your tax return before the annual filing deadline. For most tax payers, your IRS income tax forms must be postmarked by April 15, 2013. IRS income taxes are based on the tax year January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Income Tax Pro has organized printable IRS income tax forms under the headings 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 and subsets of 1040 which include the most common schedules. Click any of the IRS tax form titles on this web page to view, print, and or save.
IRS tax forms online below are in PDF file format. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print PDF files, most computers already have the free form reader installed. If you don't have it, a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader is readily available from the source at www.adobe.com/downloads/. Both the IRS and state income tax agencies expect your forms to be printed on high quality printers. Laser and ink jet printers are generally acceptable. Dot-Matrix printers are generally not acceptable. You can print using the Standard mode, with Black and White or Grayscale Printing preferences set. No color is required, however, when in doubt read the first few page of any 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ filing instructions book.
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1040EZ - Single and Joint Filers with No Dependents, US Resident
- Filing status is single or married filing jointly.
- You and your spouse were under age 65 and not blind at year end.
- No dependents.
- Taxable income less than $100,000.
- No deductions for educator expenses, student loan interest, or tuition and fees.
- No claimed credits for education, retirement savings, or health coverage.
- No advance earned income credit received.
- You can claim the earned income tax credit using this form.
- Your earnings are from only wages, salaries, tips, taxable scholarships or grants, unemployment compensation, Alaska Permanent Fund dividends.
- Taxable interest must be $1,500 or less.
- If any of the above is not true, go to the 1040A next.
- See the instruction book for more details.
Form 1040EZ
Instructions 1040EZ
1040A - All Filing Statuses, No Itemized Deductions, US Resident
- Taxable income less than $100,000.
- Capital gain distributions but no other capital gains or losses.
- Credits for child, education, earned income, dependent care, adoption, and retirement savings contributions.
- Tax deductions for IRA contributions, student loan interest, educator expense or higher education tuition and fees.
- No itemized deductions such as mortgage interest and property tax payments.
- If your return is more complex than this, the next 1040 is the form for you.
- See the instruction book for more details.
Frequently Required Schedules:
Schedule B - Interest and Ordinary Dividends for 1040A
Form 2441 - Child and Dependent Care Expenses for 1040A
Schedule R - Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled for 1040A
Schedule EIC - Earned Income Credit: Qualifying Child Information
1040-ES - Estimated Tax for Individuals
1040V - Payment Voucher
1040X - Amended US Individual Income Tax Return
2210 - Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates, Trusts
8606 - Nondeductible IRAs
8615 - Tax for Children Under Age 14 With Investment Income
8812 - Additional Child Tax Credit
8815 - Exclusion of Interest From Series EE and I US Savings Bonds
8839 - Qualified Adoption Expenses
8863 - Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits)
8880 - Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
Requests And Applications:
4506 - Request for Copy of Tax Return ($57.00 each)
4506-T - Request for Transcript of Tax Return (free copy)
4868 - Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File
9465 - Installment Agreement Request (make monthly payments)
List of all forms (f), instructions (i), and publications (p) in PDF format
1040 - All Filing Statuses, All Deductions And Credits, US Resident
- You must use if your taxable income is $100,000 or more.
- Must use to itemize your deductions, such as mortgage interest and property tax payments.
- If you could not use the 1040EZ or 1040A, you must use this form.
- Business, investing, or items requiring advanced schedules must use the 1040.
- See the instruction book for more details.
Frequently Required Schedules for Households:
Schedule A - Itemized Deductions
Schedule B - Interest and Ordinary Dividends
Schedule EIC - Earned Income Credit: Qualifying Child Information
Schedule H - Household Employment Taxes
Schedule R - Credit for Elderly or the Disabled
1040X - Amended US Individual Income Tax Return
2106 - Employee Business Expenses
2106-EZ - Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses
2441 - Child and Dependent Care Expenses
3903 - Moving Expenses
4137 - Social Security and Medicare Tax on Unreported Tip Income
8606 - Nondeductible IRAs
8615 - Tax for Children Under Age 14 With Investment Income
8834 - Qualified Electric Vehicle Credit
8839 - Qualified Adoption Expenses
8853 - Archer MSAs and Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts
8863 - Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits)
8880 - Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
8885 - Health Coverage Tax Credit
8889 - Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
8812 - Additional Child Tax Credit
Frequently Required Schedules for Business and Farming
Schedule C - Profit or Loss From Business
Schedule C-EZ - Net Profit From Business
Schedule F - Profit or Loss From Farming
Schedule J - Income Averaging for Farmers and Fishermen
Schedule SE - Self Employment Tax
1040-ES - Estimated Tax for Individuals
1040V - Payment Voucher
2210 - Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates, Trusts
4562 - Depreciation and Amortization
8829 - Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
Frequently Required Schedules for Real Estate, Investing, Other
Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses
Schedule E - Supplemental Income and Loss
Schedule K-1 (1065) - US Return of Partnership Income
4562 - Depreciation and Amortization
4972 - Tax on Lump-Sum Distributions
4952 - Investment Interest Expense Deduction
5329 - Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans and Other Tax-Favored Accounts
6251 - Alternative Minimum Tax - Individuals
8582 - Passive Activity Loss Limitations
8801 - Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax - Individuals, Estates, and Trusts
8814 - Parent’s Election To Report Child’s Interest and Dividends
8815 - Exclusion of Interest From Series EE and I US Savings Bonds
Requests And Applications:
4506 - Request for Copy of Tax Return (IRS charges $57.00 each)
4506-T - Request for Transcript of Tax Return (free copy)
4868 - Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File
9465 - Installment Agreement Request (make monthly payments)
List of all forms (f), instructions (i), and publications (p) in pdf format
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