INSTRUCTIONS: ARIZONA RESIDENT PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN (SHORT FORM) (Form 140A)

Arizona residents whose income does not exceed $50,000 a year can use form 140A to file their state personal income taxes. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Arizona Department of Revenue.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 1: On line 1, enter your first name, middle initial, last name and Social Security number. Those who are married should enter the same information for their spouse below whether filing jointly or singly.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 2: On line 2, enter your current home street address, daytime phone number and home phone number.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 3: On line 3, enter your city, town or post office, state and zip code.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 4: Indicate your filing status by checking the box next to the appropriate statement on lines 4 through 7.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 5: Enter the number of exemptions being claimed as applicable on lines 8 through 11.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 6: Enter your federal adjusted gross income on line 12.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 7: Calculate your exemptions and subtractions as directed on lines 13 through 16.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 8: Enter the sum of lines 13 through 16 on line 17.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 9: Subtract line 17 from line 12. Enter the resulting difference on line 18.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 10: Calculate the balance of tax due on lines 19 through 31 as instructed.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 11: Calculate your payments and credits as instructed on lines 32 through 36.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 12: Calculate your tax due or overpayment made on lines 37 and 38.

Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Short Form) 140A Step 13: Complete lines 39 through 53 to determine your adjusted balance due or refund owed.