IRS Draft Includes Citizenship Question on Form 1040 for the First Time
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Taxpayers are accustomed to the routine questions on Form 1040, the annual federal tax return used by most filers, covering topics from marital status and wages to deductions and credits. However, next year's form may include a very different question regarding citizenship and work authorization. The IRS has released a draft of Form 1040 that adds a single question for taxpayers—and their spouses if filing jointly—about whether they are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or legally authorized to work in the country. The yes or no question appears below the marital status section, in a box titled 'other information.' 'When filing your return, are you, and your spouse if filing jointly, a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a legally authorized foreigner to work in the U.S.?' the form states. The draft has not been finalized, but if the question remains in the final version, it would be the first time the IRS directly asks Form 1040 filers about their citizenship or work authorization. The form would be used for filing tax returns for 2026 during the 2027 tax season. Telemundo Digital reached out to the IRS to inquire about the reasoning behind the proposed question and how the information would be used, but had not received a response by the time of publication.
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