Taxpayers fill out the form, listing their income and any tax deductions or credits they're eligible to claim. The completed 1040 will also include the taxpayer's refund or tax liability amount.

Some taxpayers have to attach additional forms to the 1040. For example, sole proprietors who have self-employment income to report must complete a Schedule C form to declare the income (or loss ...

W2 Form: A W2 form is the wage and tax statement provided by your employer. W2's are issued to everyone who worked and was paid by an employer during the previous year unless all wages were exempt ...

Form 1040 and no schedules except for Earned Income ... account — you may now owe tax or have a refund. If the status is "completed," it means processing is over, and you should expect a letter ...

To check the status of your refund, use the " Where's My Refund?" tools for federal tax refunds or go to the IRS2Go app.

Constantine Johnny / Getty Images Schedule A (Form 1040 or 1040-SR): Itemized Deductions is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form for U.S. taxpayers who itemize their tax-deductible expenses ...

If a refund is due to the decedent, you may have to complete and attach Form 1310 to the final 1040 or 1040-SR. This rule does not apply to surviving spouses who file a joint return with the decedent.