What You Need to Know Many people are required to file U.S. tax returns annually, while others choose to file in order to claim credits or other benefits. Do I Need to File? How Do I File? Where Do I File? Popular Free File Do I Need to File? Fix/Correct a Return Form 1040 Get Your Tax Record Employer Identification Number (EIN) Forms & Instructions Decide Which Form You Should Use Form 1040 Form 1040-EZ Federal Income Tax Guide for Individuals Apply for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number