Instructions For 1040ez - 2016 Page 3

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Introduction
If you qualify for another filing status, such as “Head of house-
About These Instructions
hold” or “Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child,” you may be
We have designed the instructions to make it as simple and
able to lower your taxes by using Form 1040A or 1040 instead.
clear as possible to file your tax return. We did this by arranging
See Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing In-
the instructions for Form 1040EZ preparation in the most helpful
formation, for more information.
order.
Icons. We use icons throughout the booklet to draw your atten-
“Section 2—Filing Requirements” helps you decide if you
tion to special information. Here are some key icons:
even have to file.
“Section 3—Line Instructions for Form 1040EZ” follows the
IRS e-file. This alerts you to many online benefits,
main sections of the form, starting with “Top of the Form”
particularly electronic tax filing, available to you at IRS.gov.
and ending with “Signing Your Return.” Cut-outs from the
form connect the instructions visually to the form.
Tip. This lets you know about possible tax benefits, helpful
“Section 4—After You Have Finished” gives you a checklist
actions to take, or sources for additional information.
TIP
for completing a return. It also gives you information about
filing the return.
“Section 6—How To Get Tax Help” has topics such as how
Caution. This tells you about special rules, possible
consequences to actions, and areas where you need to
to get tax help, forms, instructions, and publications. It also
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take special care to make correct entries.
gives you other useful information, such as how to check the
CAUTION
status of a refund.
Writing in information. Sometimes we will ask you to make an
Helpful Hints
entry “in the space to the left of line . . .” The following example
Future developments. For the latest information about devel-
(using line 1) will help you make the proper entry:
opments related to Form 1040EZ and its instructions, such as
legislation enacted after they were published, go to
IRS.gov/
1
Wages, salaries, and tips. Thi
W-2.
form1040ez.
Income
Attach your Form(s) W-2.
1
Filing status. We want you to use the proper filing status as
you go through the instructions and tables. You can use Form
Do not make the entry here.
Make the entry here.
1040EZ to file as “Single” or “Married filing jointly.”
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Instructions for Form 1040EZ

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