TAX RESOURCES
Everything you need to prepare for your tax appointment.
Required Documents
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Drivers License or State ID
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Social Security Card
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Proof of Residence for dependents claiming EIC
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Dependents Social Security Card
Income Documents
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W-2 (Job Income)
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Investment income: Forms 1099 (INT, DIV, B) K-1s, and stock option information
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Income from state and local income tax refunds and/or unemployment: Forms 1099-G
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IRA/pension distributions: Forms 1099-R, 8606
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Rental property income/expense, rental property suspended loss information
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Social Security benefits: Forms SSA-1099
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Taxable alimony received
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Business or farming income: profit/loss statement, capital equipment information
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If you use your home for business: home size, office size, home expenses, office expenses.
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Income from sales of property: Form 1099-C, original cost and cost of improvements, escrow closing statement, cancelled debt information
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Prior year installment sale information: Forms 6252, principal and Interest collected during the year, SSN and address of payer
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Miscellaneous income: jury duty, gambling, Medical Savings Account, scholarships, and etc.
Additional Tax Resources!
Other Tax Documents
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IRA contributions
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Energy credits
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Student loan interest
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Medical Savings Account (MSA) contributions
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Moving expenses (tax years prior to 2018 only)
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Self-employed health insurance payments
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Self-employed pension plans
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Alimony paid that is tax deductible
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Educator expenses
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State and local income taxes paid
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Real estate taxes paid
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Personal property taxes, vehicle license fee based on value
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Estimated tax payment made during the year, prior year refund applied to current year, and any amount paid with an extension to file.
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Direct deposit info: routing and account numbers
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Foreign bank account info: location, name of bank, account number, peak value during the year
Deduction Documents
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Advance Child Tax Credit payment
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Child care costs: Provider’s name, address, tax id, and amount paid
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Education costs: Forms 1098-T
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Adoption costs: SSN of child, legal, medical, and transportation costs
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Mortgage interest and points paid: Forms 1098
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Investment interest expense
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Charitable donations: amount, value of donated goods, miles driven, and out-of-pocket expenses
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Casualty and theft losses: amount of damage, insurance reimbursements
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Other miscellaneous tax deductions: union dues, unreimbursed employee expenses (uniforms, supplies, seminars, continuing education, publications, travel, etc. - for tax years prior to 2018 only)
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Medical and dental expenses