At Steele Financial Tax Services, we understand that each client's situation may differ from each other. We have compiled a list of documents that may be needed according to your situation. We have compiled a checklist for you. You can file the documents applicable to you in a folder so the documents will be all in one place when you are ready to file. Many of the documents listed will not be applicable to you. This is a general list and there may be other documents needed according to your situation.
Documentation such as date of birth, unexpired driver's license or unexpired photo identification, social security number or tax identification number, and your name or your spouse's full name, are required.
>Your social security number (SSN) or tax ID number (TIN)
>Your spouse's full name, birthdate, and SSN or TIN number
>Banking information (routing and account number) for direct deposit of refund or pay balance due
>Identity protection pin, if one was issued by the IRS to you, your spouse, or your dependent
>Foreign reporting and residency information (if applicable)
>Unexpired driver's license or unexpired photo identification
Documentation such as dependent's date of birth, dependent's social security number or tax identification number, and dependent's name, are required.
>SSN or TID numbers and birthdate of all dependents
>Childcare records (if applicable)
>Income of dependents and other adults in the household
>Form 8332 proving that the child's custodial parent is releasing their right to claim a child to you (if applicable)
You can receive income in the form of money, property, or services. In most cases, an amount included in your income is taxable unless it is specifically exempted by law. Income that is taxable must be reported on your return and is subject to tax. Income that is nontaxable may have to be shown on your tax return but isn’t taxable.
Many of these forms will not be applicable to you.
EMPLOYED
>Form W-2
UNEMPLOYED
>Unemployment (1099-G)
SELF-EMPLOYED
>Forms 1099, income records to verify amounts not reported on 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC, schedules K-1
>Records of all expenses which may include receipts and credit card statements or check registers
>Business-use asset information for depreciation (cost, date of service, etc.)
>Office in home information (if applicable)
>Form 1040-ES (record of estimated tax payments made)
RENTAL INCOME
>Records of income and expenses
>Rental asset information for depreciation (cost, date of service, etc.)
>Form 1040-ES (record of estimated tax payments made)
SAVINGS &INVESTMENTS OR DIVIDENDS
>Interest, dividend income (1099-INT, 1099-OID, 1099-DIV)
>Income from sales of property or stock (1099-B, 1099-S)
>Expenses related to your investments
>Form 1040-ES (record of estimated tax payments made
>Health savings account and long-term care reimbursements (1099-SA or 1099-LTC)
>Transactions involving virtual currency (i.e., cryptocurrency)
>Dates of acquisition and records of your cost or other basis in property you sold (if not reported on 1099-B)
RETIREMENT INCOME
>Social security/RRB income (SSA-1099, RRB-1099)
>Pension/IRA/annuity income (1099-R)
>Traditional IRA basis (i.e., amounts you contributed to the IRA that were already taxed)
OTHER INCOME AND LOSSES
>Jury duty records
>Hobby income and expenses
>Prizes and awards
>Payment card and Third-party network transactions (1099-K)
>Gambling income (W-2G)
>Royalty income (1099-MISC)
>Other 1099s received
>State tax refund
>Record of alimony paid/received with ex-spouse's name and SSN
Deductions can reduce the amount of a taxpayer's income before they calculate the tax they owe, which means more money in your pocket.
HEALTHCARE INSURANCE
>Form 1095-A if you enrolled in an insurance plan through the Marketplace
MEDICAL EXPENSES
>Amounts paid for insurance and healthcare, and to doctors, dentists, and hospitals
>Amounts paid for qualified insurance premiums (if paid outside of the marketplace or an employer provided plan)
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
>Cash amounts donated to houses of worship, other charitable organizations, and schools
>Amounts of miles driven for charitable or medical purposes
>Records of non-cash charitable donations
HOME AND VEHICLE OWNERSHIP
>Real estate and personal property tax records
>Electric vehicle information
>Forms 1098 or other mortgage interest statements
>All other 1098 series forms
>Receipts for energy-saving home improvements
CHILDCARE EXPENSES
>Fees paid to a licensed day care center or family day care of an infant or preschooler
>Expenses paid through a dependent care flexible spending account at work
>Amounts paid to a baby-sitter or provider care of your child under age 13 while you work
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
>Forms 1098-T from educational institutions
>Receipts that itemize qualified educational expenses
>Form 1098-E if you paid student loan interest
>Records of any scholarship or fellowships you received
K-12 EDUCATOR EXPENSES
>Receipts for classroom expenses (grades K-12)
RETIREMENT & OTHER SAVINGS
>Form 5498-SA showing HSA contributions
>Form 5498 showing IRA contributions
>Other 5498 series forms (5498-QA, 5498-ESA)
STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
>Amount of state and local income or sale taxes paid
>Invoice showing amount of vehicle sales tax paid and/or personal property tax on vehicle
FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTER
>Records to support property losses
>Records of rebuilding/repair costs
>FEMA assistance information
>Insurance reimbursements to be paid
>City/county you lived/worked/had property in
Prior year tax return is needed. Be sure to have all documents.
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