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Individual Forms & Schedules
Form 1040, 1040-ES, Schedules A–F, SE, 6251
12 Primary Schedules
Corporate & Entity Returns
Form 1120, 1120-S, 941, 2553, 4562, Form 1125-A
9 Business Filings
Partnership & Flow-Through
Form 1065, Schedule K-1 (1065), Form 8308
3 Core Schedules
Information & 1099 Returns
W-2, W-9, W-2G, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-R, 1099-G
7 Statutory Forms
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Common Tax Forms

Structured reference catalog of individual returns, corporate filings, entity schedules, information returns, and IRS publications.
Individual Tax Forms
12 Forms
W-4
Individual Tax Forms

Employee's Withholding Certificate

Used by employers to withhold the correct federal income tax from pay.
IRS Ref #W-4
1040
Individual Tax Forms

U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

Main annual tax return for U.S. individuals.
IRS Ref #1040
1040-ES
Individual Tax Forms

Estimated Tax for Individuals

Used to calculate and pay quarterly estimated taxes.
IRS Ref #1040-ES
Schedule 1 (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Additional Income and Adjustments to Income

Reports extra income and adjustments.
IRS Ref #Schedule 1 (1040)
Schedule A (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Itemized Deductions

Used when claiming itemized deductions instead of standard deduction.
IRS Ref #Schedule A (1040)
Schedule B (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Interest and Ordinary Dividends

Reports interest and ordinary dividends.
IRS Ref #Schedule B (1040)
Schedule C (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Profit or Loss From Business

Reports income and expenses from a sole proprietorship.
IRS Ref #Schedule C (1040)
Schedule D (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Capital Gains and Losses

Reports capital gains and losses.
IRS Ref #Schedule D (1040)
Schedule E (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Supplemental Income and Loss

Reports rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, etc.
IRS Ref #Schedule E (1040)
Schedule F (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Profit or Loss From Farming

Reports profit or loss from farming.
IRS Ref #Schedule F (1040)
Schedule SE (1040)
Individual Tax Forms

Self-Employment Tax

Calculates tax on net earnings from self-employment.
IRS Ref #Schedule SE (1040)
6251
Individual Tax Forms

Alternative Minimum Tax-Individuals

Determines whether you owe Alternative Minimum Tax.
IRS Ref #6251
Business & Entity Returns
9 Forms
941
Business & Entity Returns

Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return

Reports income taxes, social security tax, or Medicare tax withheld from employee’s paychecks.
IRS Ref #941
1120
Business & Entity Returns

U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return

Main tax return for C corporations.
IRS Ref #1120
1120-S
Business & Entity Returns

U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation

Annual return for S corporations.
IRS Ref #1120-S
Schedule K-1 (1120-S)
Business & Entity Returns

Shareholder's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.

Reports an S corporation shareholder’s share of income.
IRS Ref #Schedule K-1 (1120-S)
1125-A
Business & Entity Returns

Cost of Goods Sold

Calculates and deducts cost of goods sold.
IRS Ref #1125-A
2553
Business & Entity Returns

Election by a Small Business Corporation

Used to elect S corporation status.
IRS Ref #2553
Schedule M-3 (1120)
Business & Entity Returns

Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation

Reconciliation for corporations with assets of $10 million or more.
IRS Ref #Schedule M-3 (1120)
Schedule PH (1120)
Business & Entity Returns

U.S. Personal Holding Company (PHC) Tax

Computes personal holding company tax.
IRS Ref #Schedule PH (1120)
4562
Business & Entity Returns

Depreciation and Amortization

Claims deductions for depreciation and amortization.
IRS Ref #4562
Partnership Tax Forms
3 Forms
1065
Partnership Tax Forms

U.S. Return of Partnership Income

Partnership information return reporting income, deductions.
IRS Ref #1065
Schedule K-1 (1065)
Partnership Tax Forms

Partner's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.

Reports a partner’s share of income, deductions, and credits.
IRS Ref #Schedule K-1 (1065)
8308
Partnership Tax Forms

Report of a Sale or Exchange of Certain Partnership Interests

Reports sale or exchange of partnership interests.
IRS Ref #8308
Information Returns
7 Forms
W-9
Information Returns

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

Used to request a taxpayer identification number.
IRS Ref #W-9
W-2
Information Returns

Wage and Tax Statement

Reports employee wages and tax withholding.
IRS Ref #W-2
W-2G
Information Returns

Certain Gambling Winnings

Reports gambling winnings and tax withheld.
IRS Ref #W-2G
1099-DIV
Information Returns

Dividends and Distributions

Reports dividends and distributions.
IRS Ref #1099-DIV
1099-G
Information Returns

Certain Government Payments

Reports unemployment compensation, state/local refunds, etc.
IRS Ref #1099-G
1099-INT
Information Returns

Interest Income

Reports interest income.
IRS Ref #1099-INT
1099-R
Information Returns

Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement, etc.

Reports distributions from retirement accounts and pensions.
IRS Ref #1099-R
Estates, Trusts & Gift Tax
2 Forms
1041
Estates, Trusts & Gift Tax

U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts

Income tax return for estates and trusts.
IRS Ref #1041
709
Estates, Trusts & Gift Tax

United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return

Reports transfers subject to gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
IRS Ref #709
Capital Gains & Dispositions
3 Forms
8949
Capital Gains & Dispositions

Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets

Lists transactions for capital gains and losses.
IRS Ref #8949
6252
Capital Gains & Dispositions

Installment Sale Income

Reports income from installment sales.
IRS Ref #6252
4684
Capital Gains & Dispositions

Casualties and Thefts

Reports casualty and theft gains and losses.
IRS Ref #4684
International Tax Forms
3 Forms
8992
International Tax Forms

U.S. Shareholder Calculation of GILTI

Calculates Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income.
IRS Ref #8992
Schedule A (8992)
International Tax Forms

Schedule of CFC Information To Compute GILTI

Supports calculations for GILTI.
IRS Ref #Schedule A (8992)
Schedule M-1 (1120-F)
International Tax Forms

Reconciliation of Income and Analysis of Retained Earnings

For foreign corporations.
IRS Ref #Schedule M-1 (1120-F)
IRS Publications
1 Form
Pub 915
IRS Publications

Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits

Explains taxability of social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits.
IRS Ref #Pub 915
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CPA Filing Standards
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Document Organization & Schedule Identification

Understanding which IRS schedules apply to your entity—such as Schedule C for sole proprietorships or Schedule K-1 for flow-through entities—ensures all gross revenues, deductible expenses, and distributions are properly classified.
GUIDANCE #01
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Compliance

Information Return Matching (W-2 & 1099)

The IRS automatically matches information returns (W-2, 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV) reported by third parties with your filed tax return. Ensuring exact matching avoids automated underreporter notices.
GUIDANCE #02
Professional Practice
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Asset Tracking

Depreciation & Cost Basis Reporting

Business assets require structured depreciation under MACRS or Section 179 on Form 4562, while capital sales require detailed cost basis reconciliation on Form 8949 and Schedule D.
GUIDANCE #03
Professional Practice
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IRS Circular 230 Professional Standards

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GUIDANCE #04
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