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Tax Document Checklist

Gather What Applies to You.

Bring the records that apply to your situation. Your preparer may request additional documents.

New to GOTAXTOOLS? Bring last year's tax return (Form 1040, schedules, and state return, if applicable). First-time filer? Let your preparer know.

Identity & dependents

Photo ID, Social Security cards or ITIN letters, birth dates, IRS IP PINs, and dependent residency or custody records.

Wages & other income

All W-2s; 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, 1099-G, W-2G; cash, gig, tip, and other income records.

Investments & retirement

1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, brokerage statements and cost basis; digital asset transactions; 1099-R, SSA-1099, RRB-1099; IRA contribution and rollover records.

Business & rental property

Income and expense summaries, receipts, mileage logs, asset purchases, rental statements, depreciation schedules, farm records, and Schedules K-1.

Home, education & childcare

1098 mortgage interest, property taxes, home closing statements; 1098-T and tuition receipts; 1098-E student loan interest; childcare payments and provider tax ID.

Health, deductions & credits

1095-A Marketplace insurance; HSA forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA; medical expenses, charitable receipts, and qualifying energy improvement or vehicle purchase records.

Prior returns & special situations

Prior-year federal and state returns; estimated tax payment dates and amounts; IRS or state letters; 1099-C, 1099-A, other tax forms, and foreign income or account records.

Bank details

Routing and account numbers for direct deposit or payment. Share these only through a secure method arranged with your preparer.

Include corrected forms and check the tax year. This checklist does not upload or send documents.

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