2011 Federal Tax Return should be normally due by April 15, if the individual’s tax year ends on December 31. To those who are following a fiscal year, the due date for filing income tax return would be 4 months and 15 days after the end of the tax year. Forms for state and federal 2011 tax return are available online, as well as the nearest IRS office. A tax payer can have it printed, or submitted online. However, because of Emancipation Day, a national holiday which falls on April 15, the deadline for filing income tax return was moved to April 18, 2011.
Forms
There are three common types of 2011 federal tax return forms. These are 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ. An individual filing for tax return should be aware which form to sign. As a guide, form 1040 is for those whose taxable income ranges from $100,000 higher, earning from self-employment or sale of property, as well as itemized deductions. Form 1040EZ is for those whose taxable income ranges from $100,000 and below, those single or married couples filing a joint 2011 federal tax return with interest income of $1,500 or less and with no dependents. Form 1040A is for those individuals whose taxable income is below $100,000, particularly for those with certain adjustments and tax credits from claim. Those individuals with distributions from capital gain should also fill up the 1040A form.
Procedures
2011 Federal tax return could be filed personally at the IRS, or via e-filing. There are several sites and software offering e-filing to make filing income tax return a lot easier. Filing for income tax return online is possible, although a bit expensive. Nevertheless, it is a lot more convenient.
If filing federal income tax return the conventional way in 2011, mail the form to the federal tax return mailing address. Mailing address would differ by state and the type of the income tax return form, so refer to the official site of the IRS for more information. If the payer is going to mail the form together with the payment, the mailing address would be normally different as well. In mailing the form, always make sure to address to mail 2011 federal tax return to avoid inconveniences due to mistakes.