The 1040EZ is a simplified form used by the IRS for income taxpayers that do not require the complexity of the full 1040 tax form. Simply select your tax filing status and enter a few other details to estimate your total taxes. Based on your projected tax withholding for the year, we then show you your refund or the amount you may owe the IRS in April. This calculator is for filing your 2018 taxes by April 15, 2019.
We offer 1040 EZ calculators for tax years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023. Click here for our current year calcualtor.
Filing status and income: |
Earned income credit (EIC): | Total EIC: $0.00 |
Your taxes are estimated at LINE_56_TOTAL_TAX. |
Use the ‘Filing Status and Income Tax Rates Table’ to assist you in estimating your federal tax rate.
| Tax Rate | Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow(er) | Single | Head of Household | Married Filing Separately |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 - $19,050 | $0 - $9,525 | $0 - $13,600 | $0 - $9,525 |
| 12% | $19,050 - $77,400 | $9,525 - $38,700 | $13,600 - $51,800 | $9,525 - $38,700 |
| 22% | $77,400 - $165,000 | $38,700 - $82,500 | $51,800 - $82,500 | $38,700 - $82,500 |
| 24% | $165,000 - $315,000 | $82,500 - $157,500 | $82,500 - $157,500 | $82,500 - $157,500 |
| 32% | $315,000 - $400,000 | $157,500 - $200,000 | $157,500 - $200,000 | $157,500 - $200,000 |
| 35% | $400,000 - $600,000 | $200,000 - $500,0000 | $200,000 - $500,000 | $200,000 - $300,000 |
| 37% | Over $600,000 | Over $500,000 | Over $500,000 | Over $300,000 |
| *Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2017 taxes. Use only to figure 2018 estimates. Source: 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | ||||
For the 1040-EZ there are two filing status options: Single or Married filing jointly. To file under a different status, you will need to use a different tax form such as the 1040 or 1040-A. The table below summarizes the five possible filing status choices, including the two that are available for the 1040-EZ. Your marital status as of the last day of the year determines your filing status.
| Married Filing Jointly | If you are married, you are able to file a joint return with your spouse. If your spouse died during the tax year and you did not remarry, you are still able to file a joint return for that year. You may also choose to file separately under the status "Married Filing Separately". |
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| Qualified Widow(er) | Generally, you qualify for this status for two years after the year of your spouse's death, as long as you and your spouse qualified to file a joint tax return in the year of their death and you did not remarry. You are also required to have at least one dependent child or stepchild for whom you are the primary provider. |
| Single | Use this filing status if you don't qualify for any other filing status. Generally, If you are divorced, legally separated or unmarried as of the last day of the year (and you are not using another filing status) you should use this status. |
| Head of Household | This is the status for unmarried individuals (or individuals considered unmarried) that pay for more than half of the cost to keep up a home for qualifying individuals who live with the taxpayer for more than one-half of the year. (The taxpayer?s dependent parent does not have to live with the taxpayer but can still qualify provided you pay over half of the cost of keeping up the parent?s home.). You can also choose this status if you are married, but didn't live with your spouse at any time during the last six months of the year. |
| Married Filing Separately | If you are married, you have the choice to file separate returns. The filing status for this option is "Married Filing Separately". |
A dependent is someone you support and for whom you can claim a dependency exemption. In this case, you need to select the dependent status for you and your spouse.
Total income you received from wages, salaries and tips. The 1040-EZ calculator does not support other types of income. If you have income from other sources you may need to use the 1040 Tax Form.
If you collected any unemployment compensation, it is considered taxable income. Enter the total amount received here.
If you received any interest that is subject to income taxes, enter the total amount received here.
Your standard deduction is used to reduce your taxable income if you do not use Schedule A to itemize your deductions, or if your Schedule A itemized deduction is less than your standard deduction. Your standard deduction is based on your filing status. For 2018, the standard deductions are:
| Filing Status | Standard Deduction |
|---|---|
| Married Filing Joint | $24,000 |
| Qualified Widow(er) | $24,000 |
| Single | $12,000 |
| Heads of Household | $18,000 |
| Married Filing Separately | $12,000 |
This is your total taxable income. It is calculated as your total income minus your standard deduction and your deduction for exemptions.
If you qualify for earned income credit, the tool will automatically calculate the amount. Please note that this calculator doesn't take into consideration the impact of scholarships, penal income and retirement income on your Earned Income Credit (EIC).
Enter the total of all federal income tax that you expect to have withheld from your pay throughout the year. The tool uses this amount to calculate your total refund or amount you may owe.
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Tax time begins at the end of January into February, and for many people, this means they have to decide if they're going to file on their own or ask a tax professional for help. If you're filing for the first time, you might feel a little anxiety about the process because a small mistake can mean a huge headache in the future. This article will go over everything you need to know about filing your taxes. We will talk about the documents you need and why you need them, standard deductions, tools, and software to assist you in this process, as well as what to do if you overpay or end up owing money to the Internal Revenue Service. We'll also talk about what places you can go to have a tax professional do it for you, and why this is a good option to consider as well.
As you're getting ready to start the process of filing your taxes, it is helpful to have all of your information in one place. Having everything in one place will save you time when you sit down to file, as well as keep your stress levels down. If you're filing by yourself, you can just make copies of the document's you'll need and keep them in one place.
Every employer has until January 31st to get your W-2 forms in the mail. They can send them sooner, but most wait until the end of January. If you're expecting multiple forms, make a list and keep track of the ones you receive. Once you get them, compare them to your pay stubs and check for errors. If you find an error, the employer that made the error will have to give you a corrected W-2.
The 1040 EZ form is one of the more basic tax forms to file, and there is less information you will need to complete it. You must have an annual taxable income of less than $100,000 and have no dependents. You can also only file as single or jointly with your spouse. To file successfully, you will need the documents listed below.
The 1040 EZ form is the easiest form out of the four main forms you can fill out for your taxes. It has four sections, and you fill in the information you gathered from the above lists.
The first section of the 1040 EZ form is your personal information. You will need to fill in your full name, social security number, address, telephone, birthday, and your filing status. If you plan to file a joint return with your spouse, you will need the same information from them as well.
The 1040 EZ restricts the type of income you can claim on your taxes. You fill in this section with all of your taxable income from your W-2s, as well as any deductions or exemptions you may have. You can list these types of income with the 1040 EZ:
This section is where you add any payments you have made by paying Federal taxes. You also add any employment interest credits, as well as any earned income credit you can claim.
The final section to the 1040 EZ is where you calculate your refund. If your payments and credits are higher than your total, you overpaid and can get a refund. If you find you've underpaid, you will have a balance due that you pay to the IRS. If you need a clearer picture of the form broken down by sections, click here.
There are many different types of deductions a person can claim on their taxes. These often influence how much you can expect in your refund, so it is a good idea to look them all over carefully and choose the ones that suit your needs.
If you would like more in-depth information and what you can and can't claim on each of these forms, as well as information on the 1040a form, click here.
If you've decided to file on your own, there are several popular tax software choices available to guide you through the process. Each one has different options available, but they all offer free versions for basic tax filing needs.
FreeTaxUSA is a very straightforward and affordable software option. It will let you upload prior year's tax paperwork from competitors, and will walk you through the filing process step by step. There is a Basic version for free with Federal taxes, and to upgrade to Deluxe will cost $6.99. However, if you're planning to file state taxes, it will cost an additional $12.95.
H&R Block has tax filing software as well. You can import your tax data from competitors, and it'll fill in your forms from that information. There is a free version along with two paid versions. The paid versions are Deluxe and Premium, and they cost $54.99 and $79.99, respectively.
TaxSlayer offers a free version for the 1040EZ form only. You have the option of preparing and filing your taxes from any device from a desktop to a tablet with ease. This software comes with a 100 percent accuracy guarantee, and there are mistakes they will reimburse you for any fees or penalties. TaxSlayer offers four versions with the first being the free Basic package. The Classic version is $22.00, and the Premium version is $40.00. The final version is for Self-Employed and costs around $55.00.
TurboTax is perfect for anyone who doesn't use technology as well. It will import and fill in all of your W-2 information, as well as your 1099s. There is an extensive question and answer section that you can access if you get stuck, and if you choose one of the paid versions, you can have a one-on-one video chat with a tax preparer. TurboTax offers a free version, Deluxe version for $54.99, Premier for $79.99, and a Self-Employed version for $114.99 per year.
If you don't feel comfortable filing on your own, several agencies will fill out the forms and file them for you. Your local H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt have offices that you can schedule appointments with a tax professional. You should also check with your bank or credit union because they will often file your taxes for you at no cost. After you schedule your appointment, bring all of your documents, forms, proof of health insurance, and driver's license with. Your tax professional will go over all of your information and input it into your forms. They will submit them for you, and you pay the filing fee. You can track your refund online or on your smart phone. They also offer liability, and if there are mistakes on your returns, they will pay them.
These two mistakes are very common. They are also relatively easy to fix once you realize there has been a mistake.
This article has covered all of the documents you will need to file your taxes, as well as the different forms you can fill out. We went over the sections of the 1040 EZ form, and what you can and can't claim with it. We touched on different tax filing software, and places you can go in person to have a tax professional help you. We talked about what to do if you overpay or owe money on your taxes, and how to file an extension. If you follow the advice from this article, you should be able to ease some of your anxiety about filing your taxes.
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