What Is Federal Income Tax?
Federal Income Tax is a tax imposed by the United States federal government on the taxable income of individuals and business entities. The tax is administered and enforced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Governing Authority: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Primary Filing Form: Form 1040 – U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Primary Filing Form: Form 1040 – U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Who Is Required to File?
- United States citizens
- Lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders)
- Nonresident individuals with income sourced from the United States
Commonly Used Tax Forms
- Form 1040 – U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form W-2 – Wage and Tax Statement
- Form 1099 – Information Return for Various Types of Income
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Download an official copy of your Federal Income Tax for record-keeping, compliance, or administrative purposes.
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