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The table below shows how to report your taxable income when e-filing IRS form 1040.
| Income Types | How to Report |
|---|---|
| Wages, Taxes Withheld, Etc. | Enter all information on W-2 into computer tax form |
| Bank Interest | Enter information from 1099-INT. Total interest must be less than $1500. If over $1500 you need to file 1040 |
| Ordinary Dividends | Enter all information from 1099-DIV. If total dividends more than $1500, you need to file 1040. This is because you will need tax form Schedule B for IRS acceptance. |
| Qualified Dividends | Enter all information from 1099-DIV. If total dividends more than $1500, you need to file 1040. This is because you will need tax form Schedule B for IRS acceptance. |
| IRA Distributions | Enter all information from 1099-R into tax program form. |
| Pensions + Annuities | Enter all information from 1099-R into tax program form. |
| Unemployment | Enter all information from 1099-G |
| Social Security | Enter all information from 1099-G |
