If you answered "yes" to any, download that exclusive schedule today. If you answered "no," enjoy the simplicity of filing a 1040 with just Schedules 1, 2, and 3—but remember, the exclusive schedules are waiting for you if your financial life changes.
If you pay a nanny $3,000 for the year, you must file Schedule H. Failure to do so can result in penalties, even if you otherwise don’t owe income tax.
If you are claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and have a qualifying child, you must attach Schedule EIC to give the IRS information about that child. How to Determine Which Schedules You Need
(filed in 2026), there are significant updates, including the introduction of Schedule 1-A
Use Schedule 3 to claim nonrefundable credits and report certain payments.
Nonrefundable credits can reduce your tax liability to zero, but they will not generate a refund. Schedule 3 exclusively houses:
