Process for Filing Early Income Tax Returns
- 1). Get a tax return form from the post office or the library, or download forms from the IRS website. Alternatively, you can access an online filing site and create a username and password.
- 2). Fill out the form according to IRS instructions. Perform any necessary calculations with your calculator, taking care to double-check calculations in every case. If you use an online filing site, the calculations will be done automatically.
- 3). File the return before April 15. If you owe tax, enclose a check with your return. If you use a filing website, you can either pay using electronic funds withdrawal or credit card, or download Form 1040-V and mail it with your payment.