Part 1 — Individuals·Tax Return Basics

Chapter 1 — Tax Return Basics and Filing Requirements

*Exam weight: Moderate | Forms: 1040, 4868, 1040-X*

| File | Topic | |---|---| | Chapter 01 - Tax Return Basics/form-1040-overview.md | Form 1040 Overview and Structure | | Chapter 01 - Tax Return Basics/form-1040-sr.md | Form 1040-SR for Seniors | | Chapter 01 - Tax Return Basics/who-must-file.md | Who Must File — Income Thresholds |

Key concepts: Filing thresholds by age and status, extension rules (Form 4868 extends filing but not payment), FTF and FTP penalties, sources of tax information (W-2, 1099, K-1), preparer due diligence, amended returns (Form 1040-X, 3-year lookback).

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