Instructions for Form 1040-A
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taxmap/instr/i1040a-007.htm#TXMP619f7dcfPrint 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.
 | If you filed a joint return for 2010 and you are filing a joint return for 2011 with the same spouse, be sure to enter your names and SSNs in the same order as on your 2010
return. |
taxmap/instr/i1040a-007.htm#TXMP40c8d9f0If 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.
taxmap/instr/i1040a-007.htm#TXMP6a6cf012If you plan to move after filing your return, use Form 8822 to notify the IRS of your new
address.
taxmap/instr/i1040a-007.htm#TXMP5187ebb2Enter your box number only if your post office does not deliver mail to your
home.
taxmap/instr/i1040a-007.htm#TXMP4edfb6c1If you have a foreign address, enter the city name on the appropriate line. Do not enter any other information on that line, but also complete the spaces below that line. Do not abbreviate the country name. Follow the country's practice for entering the postal code and the name of the province, county, or
state.
taxmap/instr/i1040a-007.htm#TXMP0541a1e8See
Death of a Taxpayer under
General Information, later.
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