Form 1040

Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ
An overview of the various forms used for individual U.S. income tax returns, including Form 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, their specific requirements, and use cases.
Ordinary and Necessary Business Expenses
A tax term that allows a current deduction for business expenses; contrasted with capital expenditures. An ordinary and necessary business expense of a sole proprietor would appear on Schedule C of Form 1040.
Return
Return can have varied meanings in different contexts, including finance, investment, retailing, taxes, and trade. Generally, it refers to profits, exchanges, and refunds or credits, often associated with securities, merchandise, or taxpayer information.
Schedule C
Schedule C is a tax form used by individuals to report income and expenses from a business or self-employed activity.

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