IRS ANNOUNCES MAJOR CHANGES TO TAX FORMS FOR TAX YEAR 2018
(Changes to Forms 1040, 1040 A, and Form 1040 EZ)
Following the most expansive tax law changes in 30 years, the IRS created a shorter, simpler Form 1040 for the 2019 tax season (tax year 2018). The new Form 1040 will replace the current Form 1040 as well as the Form 1040 A and the Form 1040 EZ.
The new Form 1040 uses a "building block" approach, in which the tax return is reduced to a simple form. That form can be supplemented with additional schedules if needed. Taxpayers with straightforward tax situations would only need to file this new 1040 with no additional schedules.
The IRS will distribute the Form 1040 and Schedules 1-6 as Package 1040. The Package 1040 will include one copy of the new Form 1040 along with one copy of the schedules. The Instructions for Form 1040 will be a separate product.
PACKAGE 1040 CONTENTS:
Form 1040: U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Schedule 1: Additional Income & Adjustments to Income
Schedule 2: Tax (Additional Taxes)
Schedule 3: Non-Refundable Credits
Schedule 4: Other Taxes
Schedule 5: Other Payments and Refundable Credits
Schedule 6: Foreign Address and Third-Party Designee
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
January 2019
Please read this statement from the IRS about websites that may look like the official IRS.GOV site: "There are commercial Internet sites that often resemble the authentic IRS site or contain some form of the IRS name in the address but end with a .com, .net, .org or other designation instead of .gov. These sites have no connection to the IRS. Consumers may unknowingly visit these sites when searching the Internet to retrieve tax forms, publications and other information from the IRS."
ASSISTANCE AT THE LIBRARY
TAX YEAR 2018 FORMS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY IN FRANKLIN:
Form 1099-MISC
Form 1096
TAX YEAR 2018 FORMS CURRENTLY ON ORDER FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY IN FRANKLIN:
Package 1040
Package 1040 Instruction Books
Additional schedules and forms can be downloaded and printed from the IRS website (
www.irs.gov).
Reference staff will help you download and print forms at the Library for 10 cents a page.
Find information about the State of Tennessee individual tax form (Hall Income Tax) at https://apps.tn.gov/etax
TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE FROM VITA/UNITED WAY AT MAIN BRANCH IN FRANKLIN
VITA will provide tax assistance by appointment at the Williamson County Public Library's main branch in Franklin for families earning $66,000 or less from Saturday, January 26 to Monday, April 15. VITA hours in Franklin are:
Monday, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Exceptions:
There will be NO VITA at the Library on the following 2 dates. Instead, VITA will be at the Williamson County Enrichment Center next door to the Library.
Saturday, February 16
Saturday, February 23
To schedule an appointment with VITA, call 615-830-7940 or visit DoMyTaxes.org. For VITA general information, call 2-1-1.
FOLLOW-UP FEDERAL TAX ASSISTANCE
After you have met with a tax assistance volunteer, you may need additional help filling out tax forms or answering tax questions. Library staff are unable to provide this information. Suggested contacts:
- Call the IRS for telephone assistance: 1-800-829-1040
- Go online for assistance: www.irs.gov
- AARP State Office (Nashville): 1-866-295-7274 (toll-free)
- AARP TAX-AIDE LOCATOR
Tennessee Taxpayer Project
Still having a Federal Tax problem? You could get FREE help from the Tennessee Taxpayer Project, a low income taxpayer clinic offered by the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee: Tennessee Taxpayer Project
Quick and Easy Access to IRS Tax Help and Tax Products
Internet:
You can access the IRS website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: www.irs.gov
Phone:
To Order Tax Forms & Publications: 1-800-829-3676
Tax Help and Questions:
Individuals: 1-800-829-1040
Business & Specialty Tax: 1-800-829-4933
