One of the most famous and dreaded digits in tax preperation is the number 1040, or the form number for the individual tax filing. For the first time tax payer or preparer, the form is a convoluted exercise in figuring the the right numbers and information to highlight in each blank fields.

Luckily, NY Times has developed an interactive version of the form to help. The interactive form, located on their website, can be used to find answers to common questions and samples. If you’re filing your own taxes, it’s a good idea to take a look at the form.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/02/08/business/yourtaxes/20090208-form1040-graphic.html?ref=business