What's the difference between a 1040 and w2

I'm trying to get a house loan and it says need a 1040 and w2. What's the difference

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Level 15

Jun 6, 2019 1:36:29 AM

The W-2 is the form your employer sends to you each January reporting your wages & withholding.

The form 1040 is your tax return you file.

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Level 15

Jun 6, 2019 1:36:29 AM

The W-2 is the form your employer sends to you each January reporting your wages & withholding.

The form 1040 is your tax return you file.

New Member

Aug 21, 2022 4:19:28 PM

1099

New Member

Aug 21, 2022 4:20:33 PM

I want to file my 1040

Level 15

Aug 21, 2022 4:21:05 PM

"1099" does not a full question make ... which 1099 are you asking about since there are more than a dozen of them.

Level 15

Aug 21, 2022 4:21:59 PM

@Ephriam wrote:

I want to file my 1040

Create a TurboTax online account and then complete and file your 2021 tax return - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

Level 15

Aug 21, 2022 4:23:00 PM

I want to file my 1040

Start by picking a program to use here then follow the interview screens to the end ... https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/#