Form 1040A

Form 1040A is the short form on which many file their individual Federal income taxes. It is the income tax return. Usually income tax returns for each calendar year are due on April 15 of the year following.

==Expanded Definition==

Most investors have more complex income situations requiring the use of Form 1040, the long form, which allows filling numerous schedules with the return.

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