The Form 1040EZ is very simple which will allow you to report the simplest things on your return. Suppose you are a young person with one job and few expenses, this form would be a good option for you. A retired person, with little medical expenses, can use this form. If you do not have many deductions and have a simple claim to file, free 1040ez can be the best option for you. Since it is a very simple form, it is used by many people

Use form 1040EZ If You Meet the Following Requirements

• Your filing status is single or married filing jointly
• You are not claiming any dependents
• Your taxable income is less than $100,000
• Your interest income is $1,500 or less
• You and your spouse are under age 65 and not blind

Apart from the above mentioned criteria, you need to meet certain conditions. You should have salaries, wages, unemployment compensation, or qualified state program earnings, taxable scholarship and fellowship grants etc. Suppose you’ve earned tips, they must be mentioned in boxes 5 and 7 of Form W-2. Make sure that you did not get any advance earned income credit payments. You should not be claiming any additional standard deductions for real estate taxes, qualified motor vehicle taxes or net disaster losses. If you do not meet all these requirements, then you can either file form 1040 of form 1040 A.

With the help of a tax preparer who is either an enrolled agent or a Certified Public Accountant, you can file your tax return. Now, using tax preparation software, it's easy for you to prepare and e-file taxes online on your own. The e-filing method is fast, secure, accurate that enables you do your taxes online at your convenience. If you elect direct deposit option, you may be able to receive your refunds online in as little as 10 days.

Just understand your tax situation, and suppose you have W-2, a 1040EZ form can be one of the easiest ways for you to do taxes in the shortest period of time at little or no cost to you. It is very important that you try to do your taxes online and save your money. File Form 1040ez by April 15, 2010. You may have to pay interest and penalties if you file after this date.

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