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What happened to Form 1040EZ?

What happened to Form 1040EZ?

Form 1040EZ was discontinued by the IRS beginning with the 2018 income tax year. If you filed Form 1040EZ in prior years, then you will use the redesigned IRS Form 1040 for the current year. Please report any broken 1040EZ form and instructions booklet links using our contact us page found at the bottom of this page. Last updated: January 15, 2021

What is Section 2 of Form 1040EZ?

“Section 2—Filing Requirements” helps you decide if you even have to file. “Section 3—Line Instructions for Form 1040EZ” follows the main sections of the form, starting with “Top of the Form” and ending with “Signing Your Return.” Cut-outs from the form connect the instructions visually to the form.

What is the new IRS Form 1040EZ for 2018?

Form 1040EZ has been discontinued by the IRS beginning with the 2018 income tax year. If you filed Form 1040EZ last year, then you will use the redesigned IRS Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR this year.

What is IRS Form 1040EZ used for?

The abbreviation EZ is widely used to mean Easy. Form 1040EZ has been discontinued by the IRS beginning with the 2018 income tax year. If you filed Form 1040EZ in prior years, then you will use the redesigned IRS Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR for the 2020 tax year.

How do I show tax withheld on Form 1040 Nr-ez?

When filing Form 1040-NR-EZ, show the total tax withheld on lines 18a and 18b. Enter the amount from the attached statement (Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 17) in the column to the right of line 18a, and identify and include it in the amount on line 18a.

Can I print the new IRS Form 1040EZ?

If you filed Form 1040EZ last year, then you will use the newly redesigned IRS Form 1040 this year. The printable IRS 1040EZ form and IRS 1040EZ instructions booklet links above are a quick reference for those looking to print the one federal income tax form.

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