Tax Tip 2019-13: Here are five facts about the new Form 1040

 

IRS Tax Tips February 25, 2019

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Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2019-13 Here are five facts about the new Form 1040 There are several changes to the 2018 Form 1040. However, taxpayers who file electronically may not notice the changes as the tax return preparation software guides people through the filing process. The IRS worked closely with its partners in the tax return preparation and tax software industries to prepare for tax reform and tax form changes affecting tax year 2018, including the Form 1040. This ongoing collaboration ensures that taxpayers can continue to rely on the IRS, tax professionals and tax software programs when it's time to file their tax returns. Here are five things taxpayers need to know about the 2018 Form 1040. The 2018 Form 1040 replaces Forms 1040,1040A and 1040EZ with one 2018 Form 1040 that all taxpayers will file.  Forms 1040A and 1040EZ are no longer available. Taxpayers who used one of these forms in the past will now file Form 1040. The 2018 Form 1040 uses a "building block" approach and allows taxpayers to add only the schedules they need to their 2018 tax return. The most commonly used lines on the prior year form are still on the form. Other lines are moved to new schedules and are organized by category. These categories include income, adjustments to income, nonrefundable credits, taxes, payments, and refundable credits. Many taxpayers will only need to file Form 1040 and no schedules. Those with more complicated tax returns will need to complete one or more of the 2018 Form 1040 Schedules along with their Form 1040. These taxpayers include people claiming certain deductions or credits, or owing additional taxes. Electronic filers may not notice any changes because the tax return preparation software will automatically use their answers to the tax questions to complete the Form 1040 and any needed schedules. For taxpayers who filed paper returns in the past and are concerned about these changes, this year may be the year to consider the benefits of filing electronically. Using tax software is convenient, safe and a secure way to prepare and e-file an accurate tax return. More information: About the Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Questions and Answers About the 2018 Form 1040 Get Ready for Tax Filing Season Publication 5307, Tax Reform: Basics for Individuals and Families Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals IRS Tax Map Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Here are five facts about the new Form 1040. https://go.usa.gov/xEmQy Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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