IRS Pub.: Tax Guide for 2019 for Individuals (IRC §1)

Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals), revised for 2019 tax year filing released February 19. The publication, covering the general rules for filing a federal income tax return, notes that the Form 1040 for 2019 has fewer schedules and that capital gains or losses are reported on line 6 instead of Schedule 1. The publication notes the new Form 1040-SR, increased standard deduction amounts, extension of certain credits by recent legislation, and requirement to file Schedule 1 if engaged in a transaction involving virtual currency, among others. The due date to file a Form 1040 is April ...