Quick & Simple Tax Checklist and Forms
As you begin to prepare for a tax advisor to complete your income tax return, go through the Personal Tax Preparation Checklist to know what to bring to a tax appointment.
Simply download the checklist and as you obtain important tax documents, just check them off the list.
Personal Tax Preparation Checklist – Download (FREE)
What You Need to Bring to Your Tax Appointment (Tax Preparation Planning)
Let’s go through a few of the most common tax documents you’ll need for your upcoming tax appointment.
Personal Information
- Driver’s License
- Social Security Card(s)
- Dependents Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth
- Last Year’s Federal and State Tax Returns (helpful, but not always required)
Income Information
- W-2 Forms
- Form 1099 – Pension or Retirement Income
- 1099G Form – Unemployment Income
- Form SSA 1099 Social Security Income
- 1099 Int/Form Interest and Dividend Income
- Form 1099B Sales of Stocks and Bonds
- W-2G Lottery or Gambling Winnings Form
- Form 1099C Cancellation of Debt
- IRA Contributions
- Form 1099G – State Income Tax Refund Amount
- Alimony Paid or Received
- Commissions Received
Business Information
- Form 1099 Misc Self Employed Income & Expenses
- Commissions Paid
- Income and Expenses from Rentals
- Schedule K-1 Income from Partnerships, S Corporations, Trusts, and Estates
- Record of Purchase or Sale of Residence
- Estimated Tax Payments
Personal Expense Information
- Child Care Expenses & Provider Information
- Form 1098 Mortgage or Home Equity Loan Interest Paid
- Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Paid
- Form 1098-T – Tuition and Education Fees
- 1098-E Form – Student Loan Interest
- State or Local Sales Taxes Paid – Foreign Taxes Paid
- Moving Expenses
- Lottery or Gambling Losses (if no winnings)
- Casualty or Theft Losses
- Cash and Non-Cash Charitable Donations
- Job Related Educational Expenses (Generally no longer deductible unless directly required by your employer.)
- Medical, Eye Care and Dental Expenses
- Educator Expenses
- State and Local Tax Payments
- Other Interest Paid
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Useful Tax Forms
It’s now easier to submit forms with common expenses that can be claimed as tax deductions to your tax advisor. These forms are fillable on your computer or mobile device.
You can download the free General Tax Preparation Checklist here or you can get an Expense Tracker Form/Deduction Checklist specific to your unique occupation for just $4.97 below!
| Tracker | Link |
|---|---|
| Itemized Deductions Tracker | Download |
| Self-Employed or Small Business Profit/Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Business Professional Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Minister or Clergy Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Daycare Provider Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Educator Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Firefighter Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Law Enforcement Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Medical Professional Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Real Estate Professional Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Salesperson Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Hairstylist, Barber, or Manicurist Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Technology Professional Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Plumbers, Carpenters, Other Tradesperson Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Truck Driver Expenses Tracker | Download |
| Rental Income and Expenses Tracker | Download |
2025 Tax Checklist and Forms Bundle for Tax Preparers
As you begin to prepare for tax season as a Tax Advisor, it’s better to have an array of tax forms that you can hand out to your clients.
Simply download the checklist bundle and get the important tax documents needed that your clients can just check off for their particular career field.
These forms will now make it easier to submit information with common expenses that can be claimed as tax deductions to you as their Tax Advisor.
The Tax Checklist and Forms Bundle includes:
- Tax checklists from over 13 career fields and occupations
- A tax deduction planner
- Rental Income and Expenses worksheet
- Your own personal tax checklist form
If each form above were purchased individually, it would cost more than $80! The bundle not only helps you get started early on your taxes, it also saves you money!
Quick & Simple Money-Saving Workbooks
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Prepping for Your Tax Appointment
As you can see, these are a few of the most common items on what you can bring to your tax appointment. I know that treading through the ocean of taxes can be a bit intimidating at first, but we’re here to help you! Just be sure to go over my top tax tips for you here.
Lastly, you’ll want to ensure you are taking advantages of the various deductions out there that are applicable.
A tax deduction works by totaling your deductions and subtracting them from your adjusted gross income or AGI; therefore, reducing your tax bill for the year.
You can start with these articles below to help you plan out your tax season early and help you get some money-saving tips:
- How to Save Money for Vacation in 3 Months (23+ Money Saving Tips)
- Do I Need to File a Tax Return?
- Pay Off Debt Quickly with These 4 Simple Tips
- How to Save $3,000 in 6 Months (Save Money Fast)
Good luck this year from myself and The Handy Tax Guy Team!
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(Original Article Date: March 6, 2015/Updated on November 25, 2024)