Looking for what to bring to file your US Individual Income Tax? Here’s a checklist below.
- Social Security Card(s) – Taxpayer and Spouse
- Driver’s License(s) – Taxpayer and Spouse
- Dependents’ Social Security Numbers & Dates of Birth
- Last Year’s Federal & State Tax Returns
- Wage Statements – Form W-2
- Pension or Retirement Income – 1099-R
- Interest & Dividend Income – Form 1099-INT/Form 1099-DIV
- Proceeds from Broker Transactions – Form 1099-B
- State & Local Income Tax Refund Amounts – Form 1099-G
- Social Security Income – Form SSA-1099
- Unemployment Income – Form 1099-G
- Miscellaneous Income Including Rent – Form 1099-MISC
- Commissions Received
- Commissions Paid
- Sales of Stocks or Bonds – Form 1099-B
- Self-Employed Business/Farm Income & Expenses – Form 1099-MISC
- Self-Employed Business Related Expenses – Receipts, Documents, Records
- Employment Taxes & Other Business Taxes Paid for Current Year – Payment Records
- Lottery or Gambling Winnings – Form W-2G and Gambling Losses
- Prizes & Awards
- Income & Expenses From Rentals
- Income from Partnerships, S Corporations, Trusts, & Estates – Schedule K-1
- IRA/401K Contributions and Distributions
- Alimony Paid or Received
- Child Care Expenses & Provider Information – Including Tax I.D. or Social Security Number
- Medical, Eye Care, & Dental Expenses
- Medical Savings Accounts
- Cash & Noncash Charitable Donations
- Mortgage or Home Equity Loan Interest Paid – Form 1098
- Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes
- Unreimbursed Employment-Related Expenses
- Educator Expenses
- Tuition & Education Fees – Form 1098-T
- Student Loan Interest – Form 1098-E
- Federal, State & Local Estimated Income Tax Paid for Current Year: Estimated Tax Vouchers, Cancelled Checks & Other Payment Records
- IRA, Keogh & Other Retirement Plan Contributions – If Self-Employed, Identify if for Self or Employees
- Foreign/Other Taxes Paid
- State & Local Tax Payments
- Other Interest Paid
- Auto Expenses or Milages If The Vehicle Was Used for Business.
- Gifts to Charity (Qualified Written Statement from Charity for any Single Donation of $250 or More)
- Bring the statements for any external accounts that you’ve deposited over $10,000 in the given tax year.