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Form 1040

US Individual Income Tax Return

Annual income tax return filed by citizens or residents of the United States.

Form W-4

Employee’s Withholding Certificate

Complete Form W-4 so that your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay.

Form 1040-ES

Estimated Tax for Individuals

Form 1040-ES is used by persons with income not subject to tax withholding to figure and pay estimated tax.

Form 941

Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return.

Employers who withhold income taxes, social security tax, or Medicare tax from employee’s paychecks or who must pay the employer’s portion of social security or Medicare tax.

Form SS-4

Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Use this form to apply for an employer identification number (EIN).

Form W-9

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification

Used to request a taxpayer identification number (TIN) for reporting on an information return the amount paid.

Form W-2

Wage and Tax Statement.

Employers must file a Form W-2 for each employee from whom Income, social security, or Medicare tax was withheld.

Form W-7

Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

Get or renew an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) for federal tax purposes if you are not eligible for a social security number.

Form 4506-T

Request for Transcript of Tax Return

Use this form to order a transcript or other return information free of charge, or designate a third party to receive the information.

Form 9465

Installment Agreement Request

Use this form to request a monthly installment plan if you cannot pay the full amount you owe shown on your tax return (or on a notice we sent you).

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