INSTRUCTIONS: IOWA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FORM (Form 2011 IA 1040)

Iowa residents or non-residents filing within the state may be required to file a long form tax return if they meet certain criteria. The form 2011 IA 1040 details who must file this form in the instructions that come with the document. This document is available on the website of Iowa's government.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 1: In section one, give your name, address and Social Security number. Include your spouse's name and Social Security number if applicable.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 2: On the right, give your county and school district number. The latter can be found in the instructions. Indicate whether your spouse is 65 or older. Note how many dependent children you have, if any, and indicate how many do and do not have health insurance.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 3: Section two concerns your filing status. There are six options. Only mark the box next to one.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 4: Section three concerns exemptions related to personal credits, household members who are blind or 65 or older, or dependents.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 5: Section four concerns your gross income. Two columns are provided so that you may enter either your individual income, list you and your spouse's income separately, or list the joint income. Total all lines to determine your gross income on line 15.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 6: Section five concerns adjustments to your income. Total lines 16 through 24 on line 25. Subtract line 25 from line 15 to determine your net income.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 7: Section six concerns calculations and adjustments related to your federal tax payments.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 8: Section seven requires you to perform calculations to determine your taxable option. Note that you should only complete lines 37 through 40 if you itemize your deductions. Section eight concerns credits and contributions, while section nine concerns tax credits.

Iowa Individual Income Tax Form 2011 IA 1040 Step 11: Calculate your total amount owed or refund due in section 10. Sign and date the last page, along with your spouse if applicable.