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.

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Helpful Tips for Accurate Results

  • Have a copy of your latest income tax return for reference.