Understanding the 1040A
I know that the IRS doesn’t make things that easy for you. There are a plethora of forms available that have uninformative names and very different applications. You probably don’t know which one is just right for you. This is a bad thing. If you want to have a good tax season, then you should try to get the right form for what you want. This could be the 1040A.
This form is nicknamed the short form. It isn’t as simple as the 1040EZ, but it is a good way to cut down on your work. It is basically the 1040EZ for the family man. The major limitation of the 1040EZ is that you can’t claim any additional dependents. Form 1040A allows this and a few more adjustments to be made. You still can’t claim more than the standard deduction for your general deductibles, but a lot of family won’t need or be eligible for more anyway. If this sounds like your situation, then you might want to pick up this form. It is a lot easier and a lot shorter than the full 1040. You should be able to speed right through it and get back to your life.