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For more information on IRS Free File and e-file, see Free Software Options for Doing Your Taxes in these [instructions or go to](instructions or go to IRS.gov/FreeFile)[ IRS.gov/FreeFile](instructions or go to IRS.gov/FreeFile). |  |\n\n2017 TAX CHANGES  \nSee What’s New in these instructions.  \nFUTURE DEVELOPMENTS  \nFor the latest information about developments related to Form 1040A and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to [IRS.gov/Form1040A](IRS.gov/Form1040A).  \nIRS  \nDepartment of [the Treasury](the Treasury Internal Revenue Service IRS.gov)[ Internal Revenue Service](the Treasury Internal Revenue Service IRS.gov)[ IRS.gov](the Treasury Internal Revenue Service IRS.gov)  \nFeb 22, 2018 Cat. No. 12088U  \nDepartment of the Treasury  \nInternal Revenue Service  \nTable of Contents  \nContents Page Contents Page  \nWhat's New ........................ 6  \nFiling Requirements .................. 7  \nDo You Have To File? .............. 7  \nWhen and Where Should You File? ..... 7  \nWould It Help You To Itemize Deductions on Form 1040? ........ 11  \nWhere To Report Certain Items From 2017 Forms W-2, 1097, 1098, and 1099 ................ 12  \nLine Instructions for Form 1040A ........ 15  \nName and Address ............... 15  \nSocial Security Number (SSN) ....... 15  \nPresidential Election Campaign Fund ... 16 Filing Status ................... 16  \nExemptions .................... 18  \nIncome ....................... 24  \nAdjusted Gross Income ............ 30  \nTax, Credits, and Payments ......... 35  \nRefund ....................... 61  \nAmount You Owe ................ 63  \nThird Party Designee .............. 64  \nSign Your Return ................ 65  \nAssemble Your Return ............ 65  \n2017 Tax Table .................... 66  \nGeneral Information ................. 78  \nRefund Information .................. 84  \nTax Topics ....................... 84  \nDisclosure, Privacy Act, and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice ............. 86  \nOrder Form for Forms and Publications .... 88  \nMajor Categories of Federal Income and Outlays for Fiscal Year 2016 ........ 89  \nIndex ........................... 90  \nThe Taxpayer Advocate Service Is Here To Help You  \nWhat is the Taxpayer Advocate Service?  \nThe Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayer rights. 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Your local advocate’s number is at [www.TaxpayerAdvocate.gov](www.TaxpayerAdvocate.gov and in your)[ and in your](www.TaxpayerAdvocate.gov and in your) local directory. You can also call us at 1-877-777-4778.  \nHow can you learn about your taxpayer rights?  \nThe Taxpayer Bill of Rights describes ten basic rights that all taxpayers have when dealing with the IRS. 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