Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. While the IRS Form 1040 for 2021 remains at 38 lines, changes have ...

The 1040 tax form is the form taxpayers use for filing federal taxes. It’s also a form that plenty of people have trouble filling out or understanding. In fact, back in 2018, Form 1040 received an ...

As April 15 nears, millions of taxpayers this year will have to navigate the IRS' new Form 1040. It's the result of a campaign promise by then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to simplify tax rules ...

Your federal income taxes are going to look a little different this year, thanks to the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Credits and deductions have changed, as has your 1040. It’s not really postcard-sized, ...

Last year, when you filed your taxes, you had a choice of several different 1040 forms. If you had a fairly simple tax return, chances are good you probably chose Form 1040EZ rather than the full 1040 ...

With about a month left to get your taxes in, you need to know which form you'll need to file your return. Individuals can choose from three different forms that vary in complexity from the shortest ...