Form 1040-Es - Estimated Tax For Individuals

We ask for tax return information to carry out the tax laws of

Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. The Privacy

the United States. We need it to figure and collect the right

Act of 1974 and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 require

amount of tax.

that when we ask you for information we must first tell you our

legal right to ask for the information, why we are asking for it,

We may disclose the information to the Department of Justice

and how it will be used. We must also tell you what could

and to other federal agencies, as provided by law. We may

happen if we do not receive it and whether your response is

disclose it to cities, states, the District of Columbia, and U.S.

voluntary, required to obtain a benefit, or mandatory under the

commonwealths or possessions to carry out their tax laws. We

law.

may also disclose this information to other countries under a tax

treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce federal nontax

This notice applies to all papers you file with us. It also applies

criminal laws, or to federal law enforcement and intelligence

to any questions we need to ask you so we can complete,

agencies to combat terrorism.

correct, or process your return; figure your tax; and collect tax,

interest, or penalties.

If you do not file a return, do not give the information asked

for, or give fraudulent information, you may be charged penalties

Our legal right to ask for information is Internal Revenue Code

and be subject to criminal prosecution.

sections 6001, 6011, and 6012(a), and their regulations. They say

that you must file a return or statement with us for any tax for

Please keep this notice with your records. It may help you if

which you are liable. Your response is mandatory under these

we ask you for other information. If you have any questions

sections. Code section 6109 and its regulations say that you

about the rules for filing and giving information, please call or

must provide your taxpayer identification number on what you

visit any Internal Revenue Service office.

file. This is so we know who you are, and can process your

The average time and expenses required to complete and file

return and other papers.

this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. For

You are not required to provide the information requested on

the estimated averages, see the instructions for your income tax

a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the

return.

form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records

If you have suggestions for making this package simpler, we

relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as

would be happy to hear from you. See the instructions for your

their contents may become material in the administration of any

income tax return.

Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns and return

information are confidential, as stated in Code section 6103.

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