Documents for Filing
Income Documents:
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W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement): Provided by employers to report wages, tips, and withheld taxes.
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1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation): For independent contractors, freelancers, or self-employed individuals.
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1099-MISC:Reports other miscellaneous income, such as rent or prizes.
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1099-K:Reports income from third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Venmo, Square).
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1099-INT (Interest Income):Issued by banks or financial institutions for earned interest.
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1099-DIV (Dividends):For dividends received from investments.
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1099-B (Brokerage):Reports proceeds from the sale of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
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1099-R:For distributions from retirement accounts (e.g., pensions, IRAs, annuities).
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SSA-1099:For Social Security benefits received.
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1099-G:Reports unemployment benefits or state tax refunds.
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Schedule K-1:For income, deductions, or credits from partnerships, S corporations, or estates.
Deductions and Credit Documents
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1098 (Mortgage Interest Statement):Reports mortgage interest paid, often tax-deductible.
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1098-T (Tuition Statement):For education-related expenses, such as tuition and fees.
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1098-E (Student Loan Interest):Reports interest paid on student loans.
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Childcare Provider Statements: Includes provider’s name, address, and Tax ID for claiming childcare expenses.
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Charitable Contribution Receipts: Receipts for donations to qualified organizations.
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Medical Expense Documentation: Bills, receipts, or statements for significant medical costs.
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Property Tax Statements: For real estate or personal property taxes paid.
Other Tax-Related Documents
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Form 1095-A, B, or C (Health Insurance): Reports health insurance coverage through the marketplace or employers.
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Form 5498 (Retirement Contributions):Reports contributions to IRAs or HSAs.
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Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment Receipts: For self-employed individuals or those who prepay taxes.
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Alimony Documentation (if applicable):For payments made or received (pre-2019 agreements).
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Foreign Income Documents: Includes details of foreign accounts or income.
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1099-Q:Reports distributions from a qualified education program, such as a 529 plan.
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Previous Tax Year Returns