Tax Guide 2017 for Individuals: Publication 17

This is a prior year's tax guide. For the latest information, check out Tax Guide 2018 for Individuals: Publication 17.This publication, also known as Publication 17, covers the general rules for filing a 2017 federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in your tax form instruction booklet. It explains the tax law to make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more. This is a low-cost print edition of a document available online.