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Tax Forms Guide

Comprehensive guide to essential tax forms. Understand what each form is for, who needs to file it, and important deadlines to keep in mind.

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Essential Tax Forms

Click on any form below to learn more about its purpose, requirements, and deadlines.

Easy
W-2 Form

Wage and Tax Statement

Annual statement showing wages paid and taxes withheld by employers. Essential for filing your tax return.

Who needs it:Employees
Deadline:January 31
Frequency:Annual
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Medium
W-4 Form

Employee's Withholding Certificate

Complete this form to determine the correct federal income tax withholding from your paycheck.

Who needs it:New employees
Deadline:When hired/changes
Frequency:As needed
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Medium
1099 Forms

Miscellaneous Income

Reports income from sources other than your employer, including freelance work and contract payments.

Who needs it:Contractors/Freelancers
Deadline:January 31
Frequency:Annual
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Hard
1040 Form

Individual Income Tax Return

The main tax return form for individuals to report income, claim deductions, and calculate taxes owed.

Who needs it:Individual taxpayers
Deadline:April 15
Frequency:Annual
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Hard
941 Form

Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return

Quarterly report for employers showing wages paid and taxes withheld from employees.

Who needs it:Employers
Deadline:Quarterly
Frequency:Quarterly
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