IRS Tax Forms and Publications

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Staying compliant starts with using the right IRS forms and the most current instructions. Below are links to commonly used federal tax forms, instructions, and IRS publications for individual, business, and payroll filings.

If you’re not sure which forms apply to your situation, contact our team and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Popular Individual Tax Forms

These are commonly used forms for personal tax reporting and related tax items.

  • Form 1040 — U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
  • Form W-4 — Employee’s Withholding Certificate (completed by employees and kept by employers to calculate withholding)
  • Form W-9 — Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification (typically provided to a payer who requests it)
  • Form 8863 — Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)
  • Form 2441 — Child and Dependent Care Expenses

Business Tax & Payroll Forms

Common federal forms for partnerships, corporations, S corporations, and employers.

  • Form 1065 — U.S. Return of Partnership Income
  • Form 1120 — U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return
  • Form 1120-S — U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation
  • Form 941 — Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return
  • Form 940 — Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return

Helpful IRS Publications

IRS publications provide official guidance, definitions, limitations, and examples to help you understand how tax rules apply. Popular publications include:

  • Publication 17 — Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)
  • Publication 334 — Tax Guide for Small Business
  • Publication 463 — Travel, Gift, and Car Expenses
  • Publication 505 — Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
  • Publication 970 — Tax Benefits for Education