2019 Instruction 1040 - IRS tax forms

1 Userid: CPMS chema: i1040xLeadpct: 100%Pt. size: 10 Draft Ok to PrintAH XSL/XMLF ileid: .. ions/I1040/2019/A/XML/Cycle07/source(Ini t. & Date) _____Page 1 of 108 9:00 - 8-Jan-2020 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before 08, 2020 Cat. No. 24811 VFuture Developments2019 ChangesRINSTRUCTIONS form 1040 has been redesigned. form 1040-SR, a new form , is available for use by taxpayers age 65 and older. These instructions cover both forms 1040 and details on these and other changes, see What s New in these and , and for the latest information about developments related to forms 1040 and 1040-SR and their instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to File is the fast, safe, and free way to prepare and e-file your taxes.

2 See Pay Online. It s fast, simple, and secure. Go to the instructions for Schedules 1 through 31040 and1040-SR2019 TAX YEARD epartment of t he Treasury Internal Revenue Service 2 of 108 Fileid: .. ions/I1040/2019/A/XML/Cycle07/source9:00 - 8-Jan-2020 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before of ContentsContentsPageContentsPageWhat's You Have To File?..8 When and Where Should You File?..8 Line Instructions for forms 1040 and and Security Number (SSN)..14 Dependents, Qualifying Child for Child Tax Credit, and Credit for Other Income and Adjusted Gross and You Your Your Tax for Schedule for Schedule for Schedule , Privacy Act, and Paperwork Reduction Act form for forms and Categories of Federal Income and Outlays for Fiscal Year of the TreasuryInternal Revenue ServicePage 3 of 108 Fileid.

3 Ions/I1040/2019/A/XML/Cycle07/source9:00 - 8-Jan-2020 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before additional income, such as business or farm income or loss, unemployment compensation, prize or award money, or gambling any deductions to claim, such as student loan interest deduction, self-employment tax, or educator claim a refundable credit other than the earned income cr edit, American opportunity credit, or additional child tax credit, such as the net premium tax credit or health coverage tax credit. Have other payments, such as an amount paid with a request for an extension to le or excess social security tax withheld. Owe AMT or need to make an excess advance premium tax cr edit claim a nonrefundable credit other than the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents, such as the foreign tax credit, education credits, or general business other taxes, such as self-employment tax, household employment taxes, additional tax on IRAs or other quali ed retirement plans and tax-favored 1, Part ISchedule 1, Part IISchedule 2, Part ISchedule 3, Part ISchedule 2, Part IISchedule 3, Part IIIF 2019, you will use form 1040 or, if you were born before January 2, 1955, you have the option to use new form may only need to le form 1040 or 1040-SR and none of the numbered schedules, Schedules 1 through 3.

4 However, if your return is more complicated (for example, you claim certain deductions or credits or owe additional taxes), you will need to complete one or more of the numbered schedules. Below is a general guide to which schedule(s) you will need to le based on your circumstances. See the instructions for the schedules for more information. If you e-file your return, you generally won't notice much of a change and the software you use will generally determine which schedules you 1040 and 1040-SR Helpful Hints-3-Page 4 of 108 Fileid: .. ions/I1040/2019/A/XML/Cycle07/source9:00 - 8-Jan-2020 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before Taxpayer Advocate Service Is Here To Help You What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service?

5 The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayer rights. Our job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and understand your rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. What can the Taxpayer Advocate Service do for you?We can help you resolve problems that you can t resolve with the IRS. And our service is free. If you qualify for our assistance, you will be assigned to one advocate who will work with you throughout the process and will do everything possible to resolve your issue. TAS can help you if: Your problem is causing financial difficulty for you, your family, or your business. You face (or your business is facing) an immediate threat of adverse action.

6 You ve tried repeatedly to contact the IRS but no one has responded, or the IRS hasn t responded by the date promised. How can you reach us?We have offices in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Your local advocate s number is at and in your local directory. You can also call us at 877-777-4778. How can you learn about your taxpayer rights?The Taxpayer Bill of Rights describes ten basic rights that all taxpayers have when dealing with the IRS. Our Tax Toolkit at can help you understand what these rights mean to you and how they apply. These are your rights. Know them. Use them. How else does the Taxpayer Advocate Service help taxpayers?TAS works to resolve large-scale problems that affect many taxpayers. If you know of one of these broad issues, please report it to us at Low Income Taxpayer Clinics Help TaxpayersLow Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) are independent from the IRS.

7 Some serve individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve a tax problem. These clinics provide professional representation before the IRS or in court on audits, appeals, tax collection disputes, and other issues for free or for a small fee. Some clinics provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in many different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. For more information, and to find a clinic near you, read the LITC page on or IRS Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List. You can also get this publication at your local IRS office or by calling 800-829-3676. Suggestions for Improving the IRS Taxpayer Advocacy PanelHave a suggestion for improving the IRS and do not know who to contact? The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is a diverse group of citizen volunteers who listen to taxpayers, identify taxpayers issues, and make suggestions for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction.

8 The panel is demographically and geographically diverse, with at least one member from each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Contact TAP at or 888-912-1227 (toll-free).-4-Page 5 of 108 Fileid: .. ions/I1040/2019/A/XML/Cycle07/source9:00 - 8-Jan-2020 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before Care Act What You Need To KnowRequirement To Reconcile Advance Payments of the P remium Tax CreditThe premium tax credit helps pay premiums for health insurance purchased from the Marketplace. Eligible individuals may have advance payments of the premium tax credit made on their behalf directly to the insurance you or a family member enrolled in health insurance through the Marketplace and advance payments of the premium tax credit were made to your insurance company to reduce your monthly premium payment, you must attach form 8962 to your return to reconcile (compare) the advance payments with your premium tax credit for the Marketplace is required to send form 1095-A by January 31, 2020, listing the advance payments and other information you need to complete form You will need form 1095-A from the Complete form 8962 to claim the credit and to reconcile your advance credit Include form 8962 with your form 1040, form 1040-SR, or form 1040-NR.

9 (Don t include form 1095-A.)Health Coverage ReportingIf you or someone in your family was an employee in 2019, the employer may be required to send you form 1095-C. Part II of form 1095-C shows whether your employer offered you health insurance coverage and, if so, information about the offer. You should receive form 1095-C by early March 2020. This information may be relevant if you purchased health insurance coverage for 2019 through the Health Insurance Marketplace and wish to claim the premium tax credit on Schedule 3, line 9. However, you don t need to wait to receive this form to file your return. You may rely on other information received from your employer. If you don t wish to claim the premium tax credit for 2019, you don t need the information in Part II of form 1095-C.

10 For more information on who is eligible for the premium tax credit, see the Instructions for form : Health care coverage. If you need health care coverage, go to to learn about health insurance options for you and your family, how to buy health insurance, and how you might qualify to get nancial assistance to buy health 6 of 108 Fileid: .. ions/I1040/2019/A/XML/Cycle07/source9:00 - 8-Jan-2020 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before 's NewFor information about any additional changes to the 2019 tax law or any other devel-opments affecting form 1040 or 1040-SR or the instructions, go to 1040-SR. form 1040-SR, Tax Return for Seniors, has been intro-duced for 2019. You can use this form if you were born before January 2, 1955.