Tax Forms
There are many IRS tax forms for different
tax filing purposes. You have to know which tax form to use
otherwise your tax return may be rejected. Most of the time, if
you use one of the good tax software, the tax software will
ensure that you are filing your tax return correctly and using
the correct tax forms. Tax software such as TurboTax or TaxCut will
automatically fill out the worksheets and necessary tax forms
for you without you even knowing that those tax forms are
needed or even exist.
Your income is divided into:
Below are some common tax forms and related
tax documents that you may come across.
Tax reporting forms
|
Items reported on that tax form
|
| W-2 |
All income such as wages
including tips. |
| 1099-INT |
Taxable
interest income including some dividends that
are considered interest income.
|
| 1099-DIV |
Dividends. |
| 1099-G |
Unemployment compensation, state
and local refunds. |
| W-2G |
Gambling winnings. |
| SSA-1099 |
Social security
payments. |
| 1099-R |
Retirement plan
distributions. |
|