Updated for tax year 2024.
Income tax forms are the official government documents the IRS requires you to fill out when you file your taxes. Usually, the more complicated your finances are the more tax forms you may need to fill out.
On top of the federal tax forms, many states and cities (like Portland) have their own tax forms you may need to complete. Often, the local tax forms are modeled after the federal forms.
Where to get IRS tax forms?
You can download tax forms from many places, including the IRS website. However, many of those sites don’t help you fill out the forms. TaxAct® can help you fill out your tax forms if you file using our intuitive tax preparation software.
Below is a list of the most common IRS tax forms you may need to file your taxes this year.
Federal tax forms
Informational tax statements
Tax schedules are another type of tax form you may be required to prepare and submit with your tax return when you have certain types of income or deductions. This can include income from interest, the sale of property, or charitable contributions. Here’s a list of common schedules.