No accounting degree required. We break down every line of Form 1040 so you can finally understand where your money goes — and maybe even find ways to keep more of it.
Four comprehensive guides that take you from confused to confident
The main event. We explain every single line on Form 1040 — what it means, where the number comes from, and why it matters to your bottom line.
All those extra forms that attach to your 1040. We cover Schedule 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, D, E, SE and more — in language you can actually understand.
See the big picture. A visual walkthrough of how your total income transforms into your final tax bill (or refund) through deductions, credits, and payments.
Every number on Form 1040 either comes directly from a document (like a W-2 or 1099) or is calculated from other lines. There are no mystery numbers.
The problem? IRS instructions are written for accountants, not regular people. This guide bridges that gap — translating tax jargon into plain English so you can actually understand your financial story.
Start with our Form 1040 guide and finally make sense of that document that determines how much you owe (or get back) every year.
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