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You can easily search this document. Holding down the Ctrl key and pressing the F key (Ctrl+F) will bring up a search box where you can enter a key word to search.  \nThis program has no age, income or residency restrictions. To use this program you should be comfortable with completing a paper return, using only the form and form instructions as a guide to file a correct federal tax return.  \nHowever, if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $89,000 or less, you are eligible for free, easy-touse, [guided tax software at](guided tax software at irs.gov/free-file)[ irs.gov/free-file](guided tax software at irs.gov/free-file).  \nWhat You Will Need:  \n• Social Security Numbers for all persons on your tax return  \n• Birth dates for all persons on your return  \n• The Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from last year’s federal tax return. See STEP 4: E-File your Tax Forms, if you do not know last year’s AGI.  \n• A valid email address  \n• A 10-digit cell phone number that can receive text messages. (See the section on International, Foreign and Military filers) .  \nTable of Contents  \nThings to Know Before Starting ........................... 4  \nAccount Creation ................................................... 4  \nA Quick View of Form 1040 .................................. 5  \nSelecting Areas to Enter Information ................... 6  \nMoving within the Forms ................................. 6  \nEntering your Information ............................... 6  \nTypes of Information Areas on the Forms ........... 6  \nManual Entry Fields ......................................... 6  \nDrop-Down Menu ............................................ 6  \nCalculated Fields ............................................. 6  \nAdditional Information Areas .......................... 7  \nDescription (code) Field .............................. 7  \nAmount Field ................................................ 7  \nAttaching Statements ................................. 7  \nTabs, Links, Buttons and Icons ............................ 8  \n1. STEP 1 .......................................................... 8  \n2. STEPS 2-4 ..................................................... 8  \n3. File Extension ............................................... 8  \n4. Help ............................................................... 8  \n5. IRS Publications .......................................... 8  \n6. Interactive Tax Law Assistant .................... 8  \n7. Update Your Account .................................. 8  \n8. Sign Out ........................................................ 8  \n9. Save .............................................................. 8  \n10. Print Return ................................................ 8  \n11. Add/View Forms ........................................ 8  \n12. FAQs ............................................................ 8  \n13. Instructions for This Form ........................ 8  \n14. Do the Math ............................................... 9  \n15. Delete This Form ........................................ 9  \n16. Print This Form .......................................... 9  \n17. Done With This Form ................................ 9  \nAdd and Delete Forms ........................................ 10  \nAdd Forms ....................................................... 10  \n1. Add/View Forms Icon ......................... 10  \n2. Add Button ........................................... 10  \nDeleting Forms ............................................... 10  \nDelete this Form Button .......................... 10  \nAdd/View Form Icon ............................... 10  \nSTEP 2-Verify Federal Withholding ................... 11  \nSTEP 3-Payment Options ................................ 12  \nSTEP 4-E-File Your Tax Forms ...................... 13  \nSTEP 4 (cont.) -Account verificat","cbCaivOmmAL0IhED","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivOmmAL0IhED","pdf",31232239,24,"English","# Things to Know Before Starting\n# Account Creation\n# A Quick View of Form 1040\n# Selecting Areas to Enter Information\n# Moving within the Forms\n# Entering your Information\n## Types of Information Areas on the Forms\n## Manual Entry Fields\n## Drop-Down Menu\n## Calculated Fields\n## Additional Information Areas\n## Description (code) Field\n## Amount Field\n## Attaching Statements\n# Tabs, Links, Buttons and Icons\n# STEP 1\n# STEPS 2-4\n# File Extension\n# Help\n# IRS Publications\n# Interactive Tax Law Assistant\n# Update Your Account\n# Sign Out\n# Save\n# Print Return\n# Add/View Forms\n# FAQs\n# Instructions for This Form\n# Do the Math\n# Delete This Form\n# Print This Form\n# Done With This Form\n# Add and Delete Forms\n## Add Forms\n## Deleting Forms\n# STEP 2-Verify Federal Withholding\n# STEP 3-Payment Options\n# STEP 4-E-File Your Tax Forms\n# Review Your Return\n# Print the Return\n# Reviewing Incomplete Forms\n# STEP 5-E-File Status Tax Form\n# Help with Free File Fillable Forms\n# Filing an Extension (Form 4868)","[{\"question\":\"What does the guide cover from start to finish?\",\"answer\":\"It guides users step by step from account creation to transmission of a federal tax return, including searching the guide and completing required inputs.\"},{\"question\":\"What information and account details are needed to use Free File Fillable Forms?\",\"answer\":\"Users need Social Security Numbers, birth dates, last year’s AGI (if applicable), a valid email address, and a 10-digit cell phone number for text messages.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there eligibility restrictions for using this program?\",\"answer\":\"The guide states there are no age, income, or residency restrictions, and eligibility depends on whether adjusted gross income (AGI) is $89,000 or less for free guided tax software.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a return is rejected or if the filing season ends?\",\"answer\":\"If a return is rejected near the end of the filing season, users have 5 days to correct errors and resubmit; if they cannot, they should print and mail it. 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