Tax Return Checklist

What do I need to bring when I am having my taxes prepared?

  • Following is a list of the more common items you should bring if you have them.
  • Wage statements (Form W-2)
  • Pension, or retirement income (Forms 1099-R)
  • Dependents' Social Security numbers and dates of birth
  • Last year's tax return
  • Information on education expenses
  • Information on the sales of stocks and/or bonds
  • Self-employed business income and expenses
  • Lottery and/or gambling winnings and losses
  • State refund amount
  • Social Security and/or unemployment income
  • Income and expenses from rentals
  • Record of purchase or sale of real estate
  • Medical and dental expenses
  • Real estate and personal property taxes
  • Estimated taxes or foreign taxes paid
  • Cash and non-cash charitable donations
  • Mortgage or home equity loan interest paid (Form 1098)
  • Unreimbursed employment-related expenses
  • Job-related educational expenses
  • Child care expenses and provider information And any other items that you think may be necessary for your taxes.

Breaking News

May 30, 2013

The Healthcare act has a Marketplace notice requirement which applies to all employers (whether or not you offer health coverage) who are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To determine if FLSA is applicable to you please see www.dol.gov/elaws/esa/flsa/scope/screen24.asp. If applicable, you must provide the Marketplace Notice in writing to all existing employees no later than October 1, 2013 and to each new employee at the time of hire (but no later than within 14 days of an employee’s start date).


For additional guidance on the Notice to Employees of Coverage Options please see www.dol.gov/ebsa/newsroom/tr13-02.html.

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