Lecture Content

Learn how filing requirements are impacted by filing status, age, dependency and a variety of other factors. This lecture also explores filing requirements for non-resident aliens; which tax form should be used to file a return; and penalties for late filing of returns.

Topics Covered

* Federal filing requirements for individuals
* The standard deduction
* Filing requirements for aliens
* Determining residency
* Effect of tax treaties
* How filing requirement is affected by the type of income you have
* Accounting methods and periods
* Filing deadlines
* Extension of time to file
* Penalties for late filing
* Calculating tax
* Which tax form to use (1040EZ, 1040A, 1040, 1040NR)
* Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Form W-7 Application for ITIN
* E-File requirement
* Filing requirements for decedents

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