For the current filing season, 2018, form 1040-EZ and 1040-A have been discontinued.If you are talking about filing recent prior year returns, form 1040-EZ was for if you are reporting wages, interest interest income under $1,500, and/or unemployment compensation and pretty much nothing else. You cannot report dependants on a 1040-EZ.1040-A if for when you have interest income over $1,500 and/or have dependants.Neither forms allow you to itemize deductions. There are other things to know as well. You can review the instructions at these links:About Form 1040-EZ | Internal Revenue ServiceAbout Form 1040-A | Internal Revenue Service