What You Need to Know About IRS Form 1040 in 2019
How Do I Fill Out an IRS Form 1040 in 2019?
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The IRS Form 1040 is the standard federal income tax form used to report an individual’s gross yearly income: i.e., the money you made over the past year—and how much of that income is taxable after credits, deductions, and personal exemptions.
- You earned self-employment income greater than $400
- You earned income in a partnership, as a shareholder in an S corporation, or as a beneficiary of a trust
- You want to use itemized deductions.
If you don’t know what you’re doing, the IRS 1040 tax form can seem confusing and overwhelming, but luckily for you, TruckLogics is here to make it easier!
Filling Out Your Personal Information
The 1040 asks you for your basic personal information including your name, address, and social security number.
You will also be asked your filing status. Are you single? Are you married? And if so, are you filing your joint taxes separately?
There are many factors to take into account. But if you can’t get your information gathered by the April 15th deadline, you can file for a tax extension.
IRS Form 1040 Exemptions & Expenses
The next part of your IRS 1040 form covers tax exemptions. You are typically entitled to one exemption for yourself, your spouse, and each of your dependents. Once you’ve filled in the required information, just add up the total number of claimed exemptions.
- Fuel & Oil Expenses
- Truck Repairs
- Tires
- Cleaning fees
- Insurance fees
- Logbooks
- Lumber fees
- Business-related phone bills
- License fees for trucks or trailers
- Interest paid on loan for truck or trailers
If you still need help, be sure to check out our partners at TruckerTaxService. They’ll help you file all of your tax forms for 2019! Don’t forget to see if you’re eligible to file for a tax refund this year!