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Instructions for Form 1040-A
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Line Instructions for Form 1040A(p13)

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IRS e-file takes the guesswork out of preparing your return. You may also be eligible to use Free File to file your federal income tax return. Visit www.irs.gov/efile for details.
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Name and Address(p13)

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Print or type the information in the spaces provided. If you are married filing a separate return, enter your spouse’s name on line 3 instead of below your name.
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If you filed a joint return for 2009 and you are filing a joint return for 2010 with the same spouse, be sure to enter your names and SSNs in the same order as on your 2009 return.
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Address change(p13)

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If you plan to move after filing your return, use Form 8822 to notify the IRS of your new address.
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Name change(p13)

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If you changed your name because of marriage, divorce, etc., be sure to report the change to your local Social Security Administration (SSA) office before you file your return. This prevents delays in processing your return and issuing refunds. It also safeguards your future social security benefits. See Social Security Number (SSN) below for how to contact the SSA. Also see page 75 for more details.
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P.O. box(p13)

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Enter your box number only if your post office does not deliver mail to your home.
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Foreign address(p13)

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Enter the information in the following order: City, province or state, and country. Follow the country's practice for entering the postal code. Do not abbreviate the country name.
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Death of a taxpayer(p13)

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See page 76.
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