Craig is single and lives alone. They earn a respectable salary, but the bulk of their income comes from their property holdings and stock market investments. Craig is well versed in tax law and has many deductions to claim, hoping to pay the smallest amount possible. Recommend the appropriate 1040 form for Craig.

Craig has income from property holdings and stock investments and plans to claim many deductions. The standard Form 1040 accommodates a wider range of income types and deductions than the simplified 1040-EZ or 1040-A forms. Therefore, the appropriate choice is Form 1040.

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