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A W-2 is the form that your employer will send to you with information on your income and tax rate, while a 1040 form is the form that you fill out and send to the IRS when filing your taxes. The W-2 will have the majority of the information you need in order to file your 1040 tax form.

"No, 1040 is not the same as a W-2. W-2 is a form provided by the employer to the employee that states the gross wages in a given year and all the tax withheld and deductions," says Armine Alajian, CPA and founder of the Alajian Group, a company providing accounting services and business management for startups.

Get the current filing year's forms, instructions, and publications for free from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Download them from IRS.gov. Order by phone at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676)

Tax Year 2022 Filing Thresholds by Filing Status Filing StatusTaxpayer age at the end of 2022A taxpayer must file a return if their gross income was at least:singleunder 65$12,950single65 or older$14,700head of householdunder 65$19,400head of household65 or older$21,1506 more rows

Form 1040 is what individual taxpayers use to file their taxes with the IRS. The form determines if additional taxes are due or if the filer will receive a tax refund. Taxpayers must include personal information on Form 1040, such as name, address, Social Security number, and the number of dependents.

Form 1040 is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return.

Most U.S. citizens – and permanent residents who work in the United States – need to file a tax return if they make more than a certain amount for the year. You may want to file even if you make less than that amount, because you may get money back if you file.