What does IRS Form 1040 code mean on transcript? Need help understanding
Just got my transcript and I see Form 1040 all over it. Anyone know what this actually means? First time doing my own taxes and im super confused.
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Mateo Martinez
Form 1040 is the standard U.S. Individual Income Tax Return that most taxpayers use to file their annual tax return with the IRS. It's where you report your income, claim deductions and credits, and calculate your tax liability or refund. Think of it as the main paperwork for your taxes.
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Nia Wilson
•oh that makes sense! so its basically just showing that i filed the regular tax form?
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Mateo Martinez
•Exactly! You got it 👍
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Aisha Hussain
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Ethan Clark
•is it legit? seems kinda sketchy putting tax docs online 🤔
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Aisha Hussain
•totally get the concern! but yeah its legit. they use bank-level security and dont store your docs. just analyzes them and gives you the breakdown
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Ethan Clark
•just tried it - holy crap this is amazing! finally understand whats going on with my refund 💯
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StarStrider
lol welcome to the wonderful world of taxes. wait till you see all the other fun codes they use 🤡
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Yuki Sato
There are different versions too - 1040-SR for seniors, 1040-NR for non-residents. But regular 1040 is what most people use
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Nia Wilson
•didnt know there were different types! thx for explaining
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Carmen Ruiz
Pro tip: keep copies of your 1040s for at least 3 years. IRS can audit you within that timeframe
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Andre Lefebvre
•make that 7 years to be extra safe tbh
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Carmen Ruiz
•true dat 💯
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Zoe Alexopoulos
bruh its like they purposely make this stuff confusing fr fr
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Jamal Anderson
•ong tax system needs a serious update 😤
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