If you're staring at your 1040 income tax form and feeling lost, you probably aren't alone. The 1040 tax form was overhauled and revamped in 2018, designed to be shorter and hopefully less confusing.

If you’re preparing your taxes, you'll file federal income tax Form 1040. Because tax laws change often, Form 1040 might have subtle differences from year to year. Form 1040 is the main form that ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. We knew that would get your attention. While capital gains tax and ...

A new tax form targets a specific audience. One of the biggest changes that taxpayers faced last year as a result of tax reform was a new 1040 tax form. The IRS eliminated the popular 1040-EZ and ...

What Is Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return? The 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual U.S. Income Tax Return is a form used by taxpayers who need to ...

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 introduced a new tax form for seniors effective for 2019 taxes. Known as the 1040-SR, this form is designed to make filing taxes easier for older Americans. “Form ...