You can get your Form 1040 (blank form or copy of what you filed) in a few different ways, depending on what you need.

1. Blank Form 1040 (to file taxes)

If you just need a blank 1040 to fill out:

  • Go to the IRS website’s Form 1040 page, where you can view, download, and print the current year’s Form 1040 as a PDF for free.
  • Many local libraries and post offices still stock printed federal tax forms and instructions during tax season, which you can pick up at no cost.
  • You can order paper forms by mail from the IRS by submitting a request online or calling their forms phone line; they’ll mail the forms to you via USPS.
  • Some tax software sites or document platforms host fillable versions of the 1040 form online for you to complete and download.

If you’re 65 or older, you can also look for Form 1040‑SR, which is a seniors‑friendly version with larger print and a slightly different layout.

2. Copy of a 1040 You Already Filed

If your question is “where can I find my 1040 form” as in “the one I filed previously,” you have a few options:

  • Your e‑file provider account : If you filed through an online service, log in to your account and check your past returns section; many providers keep at least the last few years of your 1040s available to download or print.
  • Your tax preparer/CPA : If a professional filed for you, they can usually provide a printed or electronic copy of your full return, including Form 1040.
  • IRS online account / transcripts : Creating an online IRS account lets you access your tax records, including past 1040 information and transcripts for multiple years.

3. Quick Mini‑Guide (Step‑by‑Step)

  1. Decide what you need:
    • Blank 1040 to file this year, or
    • Copy of a past 1040 you already filed.
  2. For a blank 1040:
    • Visit the IRS Form 1040 page and download the PDF, or
    • Pick up a paper copy at a library/post office, or
    • Order one by mail/phone from the IRS.
  1. For your filed 1040:
    • Log into the tax website you used to file, or
    • Contact your tax preparer, or
    • Use your IRS online account to view your records.

4. Simple HTML Table: Main Ways to Get Form 1040

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What you want Where to go How it works
Blank Form 1040 (current year) IRS website form pageDownload/print the PDF for free from the official site.
Blank paper 1040 Local libraries or post officesGrab printed forms and instructions during tax season.
Blank 1040 mailed to you IRS order‑by‑mail or phone serviceRequest the form; IRS sends it via USPS.
Previously filed 1040 (online filer) Your tax software / e‑file accountLog in, go to "My Account" or "Past Returns" and download a copy.
Previously filed 1040 (with preparer) Your tax preparer or CPAAsk them for an electronic or printed copy of the return.
Official IRS record of your 1040 IRS online account & transcriptsCreate/sign in to your IRS account and access your tax records.
**TL;DR:** For a blank 1040, go to the IRS Form 1040 page or pick one up at a library/post office; for _your_ past 1040, check your tax software account, your preparer, or your IRS online account.

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