This tax prep checklist includes common items & information most of us will need to file our taxes this year. Whether you see a tax professional or prepare your taxes on your own, you can jumpstart the process by gathering these forms and documents now. Remember, the sooner you file, the sooner you’ll get your refund!
Personal Information
- Your social security number or tax ID number
- Spouse’s full name, social security number or tax ID number, and date of birth
- Information about your stimulus payment (EIP)
- Identity Protection PIN
- Routing and account number to receive your refund by direct deposit or pay your balance due
Dependent(s) Information
- Dates of birth and social security numbers or tax ID numbers
- Childcare records
- Income of dependents and other adults in your home
- Form 8332 if noncustodial parent
Sources of Income
- Employed – Forms W-2 Unemployment (1099-G)
- Self-Employed – Forms 1099/ Schedules K-1, Records of all expenses, Business-use asset information, Office in home information, Record of estimated tax payments made
- Rental Income Retirement Income
- Savings & Investments or Dividends
- Other Income & Losses
Deductible Expenses & Credits
- Home Ownership Charitable Donations Medical Expenses
- Health Insurance
- Childcare Expenses
- Educational Expenses
- K-12 Educator Expenses
- State & Local Taxes
- Retirement & Other Savings Federally Declared Disaster Losses