In December 2017, the feds announced a new federal form 1040-SR for use by those age 65 or older. At the time, the form was described “as similar as possible to the Form 1040EZ.” The main difference between forms was those taxpayers using form 1040-SR would not be limited by taxable income or certain income types. In the summer of 2019, the IRS issued an early release draft of the new 2019 IRS Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors.

NOTE: Taxpayers should never file draft forms. Also, they should never rely on draft forms, instructions, and publications for filing. A tax professional may provide the necessary assistance.