Tools And Resources

What To Bring For Your Tax Appointment

Getting organized to prepare for your tax appointment can save you a ton of time, and is well worth the effort.

If it’s just after tax season, this list will help you know what documents to keep an eye out for throughout the year and set aside. If your tax appointment is right around the corner, this list is a great resource to help you track down the right documents. With all of the changes every year (and, of course, that’s especially true THIS year), filing your taxes on your own is not for the faint of heart. That’s even with nice-looking softwares on the market which purport to make it easy for you.

But that’s what we’re here for

Filing your taxes on your own is not for the faint of heart. That’s even with nice-looking softwares on the market which purport to make it easy for you.

But that’s what we’re here for. Let *us* make it easy for you. Below is a list of what you will need during the tax preparation process. Not all of them will apply to you — probably MOST will not. Nonetheless, it’s a useful checklist.

Before you get overwhelmed: yes, this is a long list — but it’s the unfortunate reality of our tax code that it’s not even comprehensive! But these items will cover 95% of our clients. Really, this is for ensuring that we’re able to help you keep every dollar you can keep under our tax code.

Also note: Certain deductions went away this year, that we’re used to handling on behalf of our clients. And some that you might be used to as well. This list has changed a little, and I’ve notated additional changes coming down the pike.

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We will be your guide. That’s what we’re here for.

Even if for some strange reason you won’t be using our cost-effective services this year, feel free to use this list as a handy guide…

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Personal Data

Social Security Numbers & DOB (including spouse and children)
Child care provider tax I.D. / SSN and address

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Financial Liabilities

Auto loans and leases (account numbers and car value) if vehicle used for business
Student loan interest paid: Form 1098-E
Early withdrawal penalties on CDs and other fixed time deposits

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Employment & Income Data

W-2 forms for this year
Tax refunds and unemployment compensation: Form 1099-G
Miscellaneous income including rent: Form 1099-MISC

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Automobiles

Personal property tax information
Department of Motor Vehicles fees (only if including sales or property tax)
Sales tax on purchase

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Expenses

Gifts to charity (receipts for any single donations of $250 or more, and non-cash donations of $500 or more)
Unreimbursed expenses and mileage related to volunteer work
Education expenses (tuition and fees)

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Health Insurance Information

All 1095-A Forms from marketplace providers (if you purchased insurance through a Marketplace)
Records of credits and/or advance payments received from the Premium Tax Credit (if claiming)

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Self-Employment Data

Estimated tax vouchers for the current year)
Self-employment income

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Homeowner/Renter Data

Residential address(es) for this year
Mortgage interest: Form 1098
Sale of your home or other real estate: Form 1099-S Second mortgage interest paid

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Financial Assets

Interest income statements: Form 1099-INT & 1099-OID
Dividend income statements: Form 1099-DIV
Proceeds from broker transactions: Form 1099-B

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Deduction Documents

State and local income taxes
IRA, Keogh and other retirement plan contributions
Medical expenses

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Credits

Energy improvements
Education expenses (tuition and fees): Form 1098-T
Adoption expenses

Tax Preparation Checklist

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