2018 Tax Year (Income)

This Blog will explain the Income categories that are reported to Taxpayers for the 2018 Tax Year. Income is reported on the Bottom Half of the new “1040 Simplified” tax form on lines 1 through 6. Taxpayers will also use the new Schedule 1 to list the individual categories of their Additional Income.


Line 1: Wages, salaries, tips, etc.

Line 2a: Tax Exempt Interest & Line 2b: Taxable Interest

Line 3a: Ordinary Dividends & Line 3b: Qualified Dividends

Line 4a: IRAs, Pensions, Annuities & Line 4b: Taxable amount

Line 5a: Social Security Benefits & Line 5b: Taxable amount

Line 6: Additional Income and Adjustments to Income. Attach Schedule 1.


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