Income Tax Filing Checklist

To ensure we have everything needed for a smooth and efficient process, please provide the following documents at your earliest convenience. 

Personal Tax Documents

Identification & Basic Info:

• Driver’s license or government-issued ID.
• Social Security numbers (for taxpayer, spouse, and dependents).
• Dependent proof (Birth certificate, SSNs for dependents. marriage certificates, letter from an authorized adoption agency or from the authorized placement agency or applicable court documents that verify your relationship to the child). 

Forms Deductions & Credits:

• Supply all W-2 forms from all employers.
• Interest and dividends (1099-INT)
• Dividends (1099-DIV).
• Self-employment income (1099-NEC or 1099-MISC).
• Unemployment compensation (1099-G).
• Social Security benefits (SSA-1099).
• Retirement distributions (1099-R).
• Capital gains (1099-B).
• Any other income documentation (side gigs, crypto, etc.).
• Documentation for any retirement contributions (IRA, 401(k), etc.).
• 1098-T (education expenses).
• 1095-A (health insurance marketplace statement).
• Childcare expenses (Proof of childcare expenses, with provider’s name, address, and EIN/SSN).
• Medical expenses (if significant).
• Energy-efficient home improvement receipts (if applicable).
• Charitable donation receipts.
• Student loan interest (Form 1098-E).
• Proof of education expenses (tuition, fees, 1098-T form for students).
• Mortgage interest statements (Form 1098).
• Property tax statements (for possible credits).

K-1 forms:

• For any partnerships, trusts, or S-Corporation income.
• Documentation of any alimony received (pre-2019 divorces).

Schedule C Forms:

• To report income or loss from a business you operated or a profession you practiced as a sole proprietor.

Tax Payments & Withholding:

• Proof of any estimated tax payments (if made during the year).
• Any withholding documentation from W-2s and 1099s.

Business Documents

Business Structure-Specific Documents:

• LLC/S-Corp: Articles of Incorporation, EIN.
• Partnership: K-1 (Form 1065).
• For any partnerships, trusts, or S-Corporation income.
• Documentation of any alimony received.

Business Income & Expenses:

• Profit & Loss statement (or bank statements for income verification).
• 1099-K (if applicable).
• 1099-NEC (non-employee compensation).
• Business expense receipts (advertising, supplies, utilities, travel, etc.).
• Business vehicle mileage log (if applicable).
• Payroll records (if they have employees).
• Home office expenses (square footage, rent/mortgage allocation).
• Estimated tax payments made (if any).

Property-Related Tax Documents:

• Personal Property Ownership.
• Form 1098 (Mortgage Interest Statement).
• Property tax payment records.
• Home purchase or sale documents (if applicable).
• Closing statements for real estate transactions.
• Home improvement records (for capital gains purposes).
• Rental Property (if applicable).
• Rental income records (bank statements, tenant payments).
• List of rental property expenses (repairs, maintenance, HOA fees, etc.).
• Depreciation schedule (if applicable).
• Insurance and utility bills (if not paid by tenants).
• Mortgage interest (if separate from personal home).

Other Relevant Documents:

• A copy of your previous year’s state and federal tax returns for reference (since some of the state forms may require federal amounts).
• Estimated tax payments made during the year (if applicable).
• Any additional specific tax forms or tax credits you're eligible for.
• Any IRS or state tax correspondence received.
• Any other items that are not listed above.