Form details
IRS Form 1040
Federal Income Tax Return
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Source checked 6 September 2026. Appears to be the current published process.
Form information
What this process is for
Used to report federal income tax for the year, claim credits and request a refund. Free filing options are published for people under an income threshold.
- Online application
- Yes — the IRS publishes free electronic filing options.
- Save and resume
- Free filing partners generally allow saving and returning.
- Where to ask for help
- You may want to confirm with the IRS or a free tax assistance site.
- Official source
- irs.gov