Personal Tax Document Checklist
Please provide the following documents that apply to you and your family for the tax year.
Personal Information
- ☐ Prior-year federal and state tax returns
- ☐ Social Security numbers/ITINs for taxpayer, spouse, and dependents
- ☐ Dates of birth for taxpayer, spouse, and dependents
- ☐ Current address
- ☐ Bank account and routing number for direct deposit
- ☐ IRS or state tax notices received
Employment & Income
- ☐ W-2s from all employers
- ☐ 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC
- ☐ 1099-K
- ☐ 1099-INT — interest income
- ☐ 1099-DIV — dividends
- ☐ 1099-B — stocks/investments
- ☐ 1099-R — retirement/pension income
- ☐ SSA-1099 — Social Security
- ☐ 1099-G — unemployment or state tax refunds
- ☐ Other income documents
Home & Real Estate
- ☐ Form 1098 — mortgage interest
- ☐ Property tax records
- ☐ Closing statement for property purchased or sold
- ☐ Records of major home improvements
- ☐ Rental property income and expense records, if applicable
Dependents & Family
- ☐ Dependent information
- ☐ Childcare expenses and provider information
- ☐ Adoption-related expenses
- ☐ Education expenses
- ☐ Form 1098-T — tuition statement
- ☐ Student loan interest — Form 1098-E
Deductions & Credits
- ☐ Charitable contribution receipts
- ☐ HSA contributions/distributions
- ☐ IRA contribution information
- ☐ Medical expenses, if applicable
- ☐ State/local tax payments
- ☐ Energy-efficient home improvement documents
- ☐ Other potential deductions or credits
Investments & Other Income
- ☐ Brokerage statements
- ☐ Stock/crypto transaction records
- ☐ Rental income and expenses
- ☐ Gambling income/loss records
- ☐ Foreign income/accounts, if applicable
- ☐ Other investment income
Payments
- ☐ Federal estimated tax payments
- ☐ State estimated tax payments
- ☐ Extension payments
Life Changes
Please notify us if you had any of the following:
- ☐ Marriage or divorce
- ☐ Birth or adoption of a child
- ☐ Purchased or sold a home
- ☐ Started or stopped a job
- ☐ Retired
- ☐ Moved to another state
- ☐ Started or closed a business
- ☐ Received an inheritance
- ☐ Other significant financial changes
Please provide any tax forms or notices you received, even if you are unsure whether they are needed.
Helpful Tips for Accurate Results
Have a copy of your latest income tax return for reference.