Tax Prep Checklist

Personal Information

  • Current Mailing Address

  • Phone Number

  • Date of Birth

  • Social Security Number (SSN)

  • Spouse’s full name and SSN (if filing separately from spouse)

  • Driver’s License Number, Issue Date, and Expiration Date

  • Bank Routing Number & Account Number (For Direct Deposit of refund)

Dependent Information

  • Name(s)

  • Date of Birth

  • Social Security Number

  • Child Care Provider Info

Proof of Income

  • Employed: Form W-2

  • Self-Employed: Form 1099-MISC, Form 1099-K, Schedule K-1, Income records for income not reported on 1099, Expenses

  • Rental Income: Income records, Form 1099-MISC, Expenses

  • Retirement Income: Form 1099-R (from Pension, IRA, or Annuity), Social Security(1099-SSA), Railroad(RRB-1099)

  • Savings & Investment Income: 1099-INT(Bank Interest), 1099-B(Sale of Stock)

  • Gambling Winnings: Form W-2G

  • Any Other Income Sources: Including Alimony Received/Paid, Royalty Income

Potential Deductions

  • Homeowners

    • Mortgage Interest: Form 1099

    • Property Tax Statements: Summer & Winter

  • Charitable Donations: Proof of cash and non-cash contributions

  • Medical Expenses: Form 1095-A(Market Place Insurance), HSA Contributions(5498-SA)

  • Educational Expenses: Form 1098-T(for Tuition Payments), Form 1098-E(Student Loan Interest), Receipts for other qualified expenses

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