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June 13, 2024
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How do I print a standard 1040 instead of the 1040-SR

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How do I print a standard 1040 instead of the 1040-SR. I do not want the 1040-SR.

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DoninGA
June 13, 2024
VolvoGirl
June 13, 2024

The 1040SR is EXACTLY the same as the regular 1040 just larger type so it goes on 3 pages with the Standard Deduction chart on page 4. But it has the same line numbers. You automatically get the SR if you or your spouse is 65 or older. It doesn't matter which one you file.  You can only choose which one to use in the Desktop program. 

 

If you are using the Desktop program and look at it in Forms Mode it shows the 1040 but if you print it out it will be the 1040SR. There is a way to force the one you want. You can turn off the 1040 SR and save it as the regular 1040 form. Switch to Forms Mode and open the Info Wks. Scroll down to Part II Address and Federal Filing Status. There is Print Form 1040-SR instead of Form 1040 - Yes or No.

 

If you really want to use the regular 1040 in the Online version, you can print your return and copy the amounts into a blank 1040 (link below) from the 1040SR.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf

 

April 28, 2025

Such a good answer! Thank you!