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IRS 2002 1040A Instructions Manual

This booklet from the Internal Revenue Service explains how to prepare and file the 2002 Form 1040A, the short individual income tax return. It includes information on new free internet filing options, electronic signatures, and electronic payment methods, as well as details on deductions, credits, and filing extensions.

The manual also contains a detailed page‑by‑page reference for the tax form, instructions for using IRS e‑file, TeleFile, and paperless filing, and a list of electronic payment providers. Additional sections cover federal income and outlays, the IRS mission, and contact information for assistance programs such as VITA and Tax‑Counseling for the Elderly.

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