If you prefer to file your taxes by hand or simply want to see the forms before you load tax preparation software onto your computer, you can use this page to access downloadable tax forms to file your 2008 return. Most of the forms are current, but in some cases the IRS has not yet released the 2008 document. Please check back periodically for the latest documents. As the IRS makes the 2008 versions available, they will be downloadable here.To download most of the forms, you will need to install a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Forms that are linked in the tables below lead you to downloadable files. The IRS offers additional downloadable forms on its Web site.Primary forms for individuals | Forms for individuals claiming deductions | Forms for businesses | Most popular IRS publicationsWhich individual forms to use for tax liabilitiesIf you are (a/an):You may be liable for:Use form:Farmer or fishermanIncome tax1040-ES, 2008 payment #4 due Jan. 15, 2009 1040-ES, 2009 payment #1 due April 15, 2009; IRS should update this link to 2009 form following the final 2008 ES due dateEarning tipsIncome tax1244Executor of trusts or estatesEstimated tax1041-ESIncome tax return1041Late filerIncome tax4868 for tax due in AprilIndividualIncome tax1040, 1040A or 1040EZ; late changes to tax law, especially the alternative minimum tax, could require special filing procedures, so check periodically with Bankrate.com and the IRS for detailsIndependent contractorEstimated tax1040-ES, 2008 payment #4 due Jan. 15, 2009 1040-ES, 2009 payment #1 due April 15, 2009; IRS should update this link to 2009 form following the final 2008 ES due dateSelf-employment taxSchedule SEHiring a household employeeEmployment taxesSchedule H (with 1040)Reporting wage compensation or nonwage compensationW-2, 2008 version 1099-MISC, 2008 version advertisementreplacecontent-tcm:8-114167
If you prefer to file your taxes by hand or simply want to see the forms before you load tax preparation software onto your computer, you can use this page to access downloadable tax forms to file your 2008 return. Most of the forms are current, but in some cases the IRS has not yet released the 2008 document. Please check back periodically for the latest documents. As the IRS makes the 2008 versions available, they will be downloadable here.
To download most of the forms, you will need to install a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Forms that are linked in the tables below lead you to downloadable files. The IRS offers additional downloadable forms on its Web site.
Primary forms for individuals | Forms for individuals claiming deductions | Forms for businesses | Most popular IRS publications