IRS Form 1065

Return of partnership income

Small purple icon of a folderDownload 1065 PDFarrow

purple checklist icon with checkmarksRead IRS Instructionsarrow

Start Filing
us return of partnership income form 1065 hero image

What Is Form 1065?

Form 1065 is used by partnerships to report income, deductions, and other tax-related information to the IRS. Partnerships do not pay taxes themselves; instead, income passes through to partners.

Related Information

What You Need To Know About Small Business Taxes

Get an overview of key tax forms, filing deadlines, and strategies every small business owner should know to stay compliant and minimize tax liability.

Guide to 1099-NEC

Understand when businesses must file Form 1099-NEC to report non-employee compensation paid to contractors, freelancers, or other service providers.

16 Small Business Tax Deductions

Discover common deductions like home office, vehicle expenses, and startup costs to help reduce taxable income and maximize savings for your business.

A Guide for Partnership Owners

Find all that you need to know about Form 1065 — what it is, how to file it.

woman in yellow blazer smiling in front of a laptop

A solution for every tax situation

Not sure where to start? Take our 2-question quiz and find the right tax prep option for you in 30 seconds.