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Yes, the IRS requires 1040 tax filing by all persons because their is always some income generated in their lifestyles. The income does not entirely need to be from a paycheck, but could be from disability or social security.

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When filing the pa state income tax refund do you attach it with your 1040 federal income tax refund form?

Your PA state income tax form is sent to the state and not the IRS. The 1040 will be sent to the IRS. No need to send the state with the 1040.


How much a married couple has to make to pay taxes?

For the 2009 tax year a married couple filing a married filing joint income tax return both under the age of 65 filing a 1040 federal income tax return could have 18700 of adjusted gross income free of federal income tax after the 1040 federal income tax return is completed correctly and completely to the 1040 page 2 line 43 TAXABLE INCOME AMOUNT -0- ZERO.


When married but separated can married filing jointly be the filing status?

IF you are NOT LEGALLY separated in the state that you are a a resident of on the last day of the year. Your filing status would be married filing joint or on a separate 1040 federal income tax return MARRIED FILING SEPARATE.


What is the shortest tax form?

For federal taxes in the United States, the shortest personal income tax filing form is the 1040-EZ.


Does the owner of the P.C. have to file a separate income tax return from his spouse if she isn't working?

A professional corporation (P.C.) might file as a single-member entity (sole proprietor), a partnership, or as a corporation. Each of these categories has its own specific income reporting form that has no connection to your filing status (Married Filing Jointly, Single, etc.). But you'd be filing a Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) for non-professional corporation income, deductions, etc., and on your 1040 you and your spouse are Married Filing Jointly, even if your spouse doesn't work.

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What form do you file when filing for the state income tax return?

When you are filing for the state income tax return, you will fill form 1040.


When filing the pa state income tax refund do you attach it with your 1040 federal income tax refund form?

Your PA state income tax form is sent to the state and not the IRS. The 1040 will be sent to the IRS. No need to send the state with the 1040.


How much a married couple has to make to pay taxes?

For the 2009 tax year a married couple filing a married filing joint income tax return both under the age of 65 filing a 1040 federal income tax return could have 18700 of adjusted gross income free of federal income tax after the 1040 federal income tax return is completed correctly and completely to the 1040 page 2 line 43 TAXABLE INCOME AMOUNT -0- ZERO.


What is the purpose of a 1040 form?

The purpose of a 1040 form is to report an individual's income, deductions, and tax liability to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the purpose of filing their federal income tax return.


What is 1040 tax filing when I am filing my taxes in the current world?

A 1040 Tax filing is simply a annual income tax form payable to any IRS or government sponsored place near your home or office. Advice can be found at most government websites.


Do attorneys pay taxes?

Yes they do the same as other taxpayers filing the 1040 federal income tax return.


What are the key differences between filing taxes using Form 1120 vs Form 1040?

The key difference between filing taxes using Form 1120 and Form 1040 is the type of taxpayer they are designed for. Form 1120 is for corporations, while Form 1040 is for individuals. Form 1120 is used to report corporate income and expenses, while Form 1040 is used to report personal income and deductions.


When married but separated can married filing jointly be the filing status?

IF you are NOT LEGALLY separated in the state that you are a a resident of on the last day of the year. Your filing status would be married filing joint or on a separate 1040 federal income tax return MARRIED FILING SEPARATE.


What is the shortest tax form?

For federal taxes in the United States, the shortest personal income tax filing form is the 1040-EZ.


Does the owner of the P.C. have to file a separate income tax return from his spouse if she isn't working?

A professional corporation (P.C.) might file as a single-member entity (sole proprietor), a partnership, or as a corporation. Each of these categories has its own specific income reporting form that has no connection to your filing status (Married Filing Jointly, Single, etc.). But you'd be filing a Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) for non-professional corporation income, deductions, etc., and on your 1040 you and your spouse are Married Filing Jointly, even if your spouse doesn't work.


If your wife didnt work in 09 do you have to file jointly this year?

As long as you are still married you should choose to file using the married filing joint status on your 1040 federal income tax return. Other wise your filing status would be married filing a separate tax return. MFJ you would have 2 exemption to start with on the MFJ income tax return. If she did not work she would not have any earned income that would have to be added to your earned income on the 1040 tax form.


What is the deadline for filing taxes if you don't owe money?

As an individual taxpayer filing a 1040 federal income tax return and you do NOT have any income tax liability and OWE any income taxes on your correctly completed income tax return the final date to file would be October 15 2010.