Form 1040 is the heart and soul of individual taxes. There are some shorter versions of Form 1040, including 1040A and 1040-EZ, but you can't fill those out this year. Since you are filing for foreign income exclusion, you have to use Form 1040.

Form 1040 has many additional schedules, which only certain people have to fill out. The instructions are not clear on the matter, but I think JETs may have to fill out Schedule B. It can't hurt and won't take long, so I recommend it.

Document: Schedule B, Interest and Ordinary Dividends

Fill-in PDF Document: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-fill/f1040sab.pdf (includes Schedule A as well)

IRS Instructions: (included in the main 1040 instructions below)

JET Instructions: Schedule B Instructions

Here's the main form. When you are filling out this form, write zero as -0- Also, write negative numbers in parenthesis. So negative twenty-three is (23.00)

Document: Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

Fill-in PDF Document: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-fill/f1040.pdf

IRS Instructions: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040.pdf

JET Instructions: 1040 Instructions

When and Where to File

That's it. First years, you have to wait until your 1 year anniversary before you can file all the forms. However, other JETs and past JETs can file immediately. Don't forget to sign and date it then. Also, keep in mind that this guide was designed for basic tax situations. If you own stocks or mutual funds, you might need to fill out Schedule D as well.

File your tax return at the following address:

Internal Revenue Service Center
Philadelphia, PA 19255-0215
USA

Now that you've competed your federal taxes, you can start on your state taxes. The fun never stops!

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