Tax Preparation Checklist

Personal Data

Social Security Numbers (including spouse and children)
Child care provider tax I.D. or Social Security Number

Employment & Income Data

W-2 forms for this year
Partnership and trust income
Pensions and annuities
Alimony received
Jury duty pay
Gambling and lottery winnings
Prizes and awards
Scholarships and fellowships
State and local income tax refund

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
Real estate taxes paid
Rent paid during tax year
Moving expenses

Financial Assets

Interest income statements: Form 1099-INT & 1099-OID
Dividend income statements: Form 1099-DN
Proceeds from broker transactions: Form 1099-B
Tax Refunds & unemployment compensation: Form 1099-G
Miscellaneous income including rent: Form 1099-MISC
Retirement plan distribution: Form 1099-R

Financial Liabilities

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

Automobiles

Personal property tax information

Expenses

Gifts to charity (receipts for any single donations of $250 or more)
Un-reimbursed expenses related to volunteer work
Un-reimbursed expenses related to your job (travel expenses, uniforms, union dues, subscriptions)
Investment expenses
Job-hunting expenses
Education expenses
Child care expenses
Medical Savings Accounts
Adoption expenses
Alimony paid
Tax return preparation expenses and fees

Self-employment Data

K-1s on all partnerships
Receipts or documentation for business-related expenses
Farm income

Deduction Documents

State & local income tax: your estimated tax vouchers for the current tax year
IRA, Keogh & other retirement contributions
Medical expenses
Casualty or theft losses
Other miscellaneous deductions