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Tax Benefits Renewed for 2019

Certain individual tax provisions extended

Several tax benefits renewed for 2019
  • Deduction for above-the-line qualified tuition and related expenses claimed on Form 8917, Tuition and Fees Deduction
  • Deduction for mortgage insurance premiums treated as qualified residence interest, claimed on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions
  • Deduction for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses as the floor was lowered to 7.5% of adjusted gross income and claimed on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions
  • Credit for nonbusiness energy property claimed on Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits
  • Income exclusion for canceled debt for qualified principal residence indebtedness where the taxpayer defaulted on a mortgage that they took out to buy, build or substantially improve their main home claimed on Form 982, Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness

Taxpayers can get the most out of various tax benefits and get useful tips on preparing their 2019 federal income tax returns by consulting a free, comprehensive tax guide available on IRS.gov. Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax, features an in-depth look at on tax changes for 2019 including recent legislative changes and covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in the tax form instruction booklet. This 277-page guide – available online as a PDF, HTML or eBook − also provides thousands of interactive links to help taxpayers quickly get answers to their questions.

Kiddie Tax modification

Recent legislation also modified the rules related to what’s commonly called the “Kiddie Tax” for certain children who may be able to calculate their tax based on the tax rate of the child’s parent. For tax year 2019, taxpayers can elect this alternative application for the tax on their unearned income by completing Form 8615, Tax for Certain Children Who Have Unearned Income, differently depending on their election. See the Form 8615 instructions for Part II Tax for more information. Taxpayers who make this election for 2019 must include a statement with their return specifying “election to modify tax of unearned income.” The statement can be made on the return (for example, on line 7 or at the top of Form 8615) or on an attachment filed with the return.

Disaster tax relief

Disaster tax relief was also enacted for those affected by certain Federally declared disasters. This includes an increased standard deduction based on qualified disaster losses and an election to use 2018 earned income to figure the 2019 earned income credit and additional child tax credit.

Certain taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters may be eligible for an automatic 60-Day extension for filing, paying their taxes, and other administrative deadlines.

Special rules may apply for taxpayers who received a distribution from an individual retirement arrangement, profit-sharing plan or retirement plan and their main home was in one of the federally declared disaster areas eligible for these special rules.

Amended returns

Three tax laws were enacted on Dec. 20, 2019. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 extended certain previously expired tax benefits to 2018 and 2019 and provided tax relief for certain incidents federally declared as disasters in 2018 and 2019. The extended benefits and the disaster relief may now be claimed on 2018 and 2019 tax returns, by those who qualify.

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the SECURE Act) made other changes, such as increasing the penalty for failing to file a tax return and modifying the rules related to the taxation of unearned income of certain minor children. The SECURE Act relaxed certain retirement plan contribution and distribution requirements beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

While the IRS has released the vast majority of tax year 2019 products, the IRS must also update 2018 tax products affected by these legislative changes. Taxpayers may have to file an amended return to claim these benefits on their 2018 return. See Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and its instructions at IRS.gov/Form1040X. Impacted 2018 forms, instructions and schedules are being revised to reflect the legislation enacted Dec. 20, 2019. The updated 2018 revisions will be posted to IRS.gov for taxpayers to file amended returns accurately.

The IRS works closely with tax professionals and partners in the tax return preparation and tax software industries to prepare for and address issues that may occur during the filing season. This ongoing collaboration ensures that taxpayers can continue to rely on the IRS, tax professionals and tax software programs when it’s time to file their returns. As always, filing electronically and choosing direct deposit is the fastest, most accurate and most convenient way to receive a tax refund.

Changes Coming for your 2019 Tax filing

2019 rolls into 2020
  • Reinstatement for the deduction of mortgage insurance premiums on itemized deductions.
  • Reinstatement of the tuition and fees deduction.
  • The medical expenses deduction on itemized deductions returns to 7.5% from 10% for 2019.
  • Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for IRA (Individual Retirement Accounts) age is increased from 70 ½ to 72 years of age.
  • Removes the age limitation on contributions to traditional IRAs.
  • The 2.3% excise tax for individuals on medical devices will be repealed starting on January 1st, 2020

Taxpayers can start to Get Ready now for filing their taxes next year

2019 Taxes

Most people don’t usually start thinking about their taxes until January. However, it’s not too early to start now.  In fact, taxpayers can get ready for the upcoming tax filing season by doing a few simple things.

First things first…they can visit the newly updated Get Ready page on IRS.gov. It highlights the steps taxpayers can take before they file their 2019 tax return in 2020.

These steps include: 

  • Organizing tax records
  • Checking withholding and making adjustments or tax payments
  • Renewing an expired individual taxpayer identification number

IRS.gov tools and resources help taxpayers understand their tax obligations and filing options. Aside from English, taxpayers will find info in several other languages on IRS.gov. They will find it under the language drop-down menu at the top of each page. 

Here are some of the pages taxpayers can visit now to help them get ready for filing:

  • Electronic filing options for individuals: Filing electronically is easy, safe and the most accurate way to file taxes. There are several free electronic filing options for most taxpayers. Taxpayers can electronically file using IRS Free File or Fillable Forms.
  • Let Us Help You: This page features links to information and resources on a wide range of tax topics.
     
  • Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers: Taxpayers can also consider having their tax returns prepared at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly site. The IRS and its community partners are looking for people around the country to become IRS-certified volunteers. Many IRS partners are still accepting new volunteers to join one of these programs for the 2020 filing season.

What If I don’t file by the end of the day today?

If you do not pay the full amount you owe by the tax deadline, even if you file an extension, you will be assessed a penalty of 0.5% of your balance due per month or part of a month after the deadline. The amount of your failure-to-pay penalty will not exceed 25% of your back taxes.

What happens if you miss the tax extension deadline?

If you miss both the April 15 and October 15 tax filing deadlines and are owed a refund, chances are that nothing will happen to you. In fact, the IRS will more than likely deduct any interest and penalties you owe from that refund. It is up to you then to file and claim that refund if you want it.

Can I file a second extension on my taxes?

In general, you can‘t file a second extension. … Once upon a time you could request a second extension (Form 2688) until mid-October if you couldn’t file by the first extension’s mid-August deadline. In 2005, the IRS eliminated the second extension and updated the first extension deadline (Form 4868) to October 15.

What happens if you miss the tax deadline 2019?

If you haven’t paid at least 100 percent of the tax you owe by April 15, 2019 you‘ll end up owing a late payment penalty of 0.5 percent per month until the tax is paid. The maximum late payment penalty is 25 percent of the amount due. You‘ll also owe interest on whatever amount you didn’t pay by April 15.

Can I still file my taxes after deadline?

For those who didn’t file by the April deadline.There is no penalty for filing late if a refund is due. Penalties and interest only accrue on unfiled tax returns if taxes are not paid by April 15, the tax filing deadline this year in most states.

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