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OUR SERVICES
  • BOOKKEEPING PACKAGES
  • TAX PREPARATION
  • FRACTIONAL CFO
Contact US
RESOURCES
CLIENT PORTAL
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  • Home
  • About
  • OUR SERVICES
    • BOOKKEEPING PACKAGES
    • TAX PREPARATION
    • FRACTIONAL CFO
  • Contact US
  • RESOURCES
  • CLIENT PORTAL
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  • About
  • OUR SERVICES
    • BOOKKEEPING PACKAGES
    • TAX PREPARATION
    • FRACTIONAL CFO
  • Contact US
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  • CLIENT PORTAL

TAX PREPARATION CHECKLIST

PERSONAL TAX RETURN CHECKLIST

Please bring the following documents, if applicable:

• Photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
• Social Security cards or ITIN letters for you, spouse, and dependents
• W-2 forms from all employers    
• 1099 forms (NEC, MISC, INT, DIV, R)  

• Mortgage interest statement (Form 1098, etc.)

• Property tax statements  

• Charitable contribution records

• Childcare expenses and provider information 

• Student loan interest (Form 1098-E)  

• Tuition statement (Form 1098-T), if applicable  

• Health insurance forms, Form 1095-A if insured through the Marketplace


BUSINESS TAX RETURN CHECKLIST

Please bring the following documents, if applicable:

• Business income records (1099s, invoices, sales summaries) 

• Business expense records or summaries  

• Profit & Loss statement 

• Balance Sheet (if available)

• Vehicle mileage records 

• Home office information 

• Prior year business tax return 

• Payroll reports, if applicable

• Sales tax filings, if applicable    


ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Please bring the following documents, if applicable:

•Copy of last year’s tax return (personal and/or business) 

• Bank account and routing number for direct deposit 

• Any IRS or state tax notices received  


Tax returns are prepared solely based on information provided by the client. Failure to provide required documents may delay preparation or result in additional fees.

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