Tax season document checklist

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Transcript: 2024 Tax Season Document Checklist

1. Identification

      • Social security numbers
      • Bank account numbers
      • Dates of birth
      • Last year’s tax return

2. Income

      • W-2 forms
      • IRA/Pension distributions (1099-R)
      • Social Security benefits (SSA-1099)
      • Contract work (1099-NEC)
      • Interest income (1099-INT)
      • Dividend Income (1099-DIV)
      • Business income
      • Rental property income
      • Income for sale of property (1099-S)
      • Unemployment income
      • Gambling winnings
      • Royalties
      • Scholarships
      • Awards
      • Alimony income
      • HSA distributions (taxable)
      • Cancellation of debt (1099-C)
      • Jury duty payment

3. Adjustments

      • IRA contributions
      • Student loan interest paid (1098-E)
      • Tuition paid (1098-T)
      • Classroom expenses for educators
      • Health savings account contributions
      • Self-employed pension plans
      • Self-employed health insurance plans

4. Deductions

      • Charitable donations
      • Mortgage interest (1098)
      • Property taxes
      • Income state taxes
      • Investment interest
      • Gambling losses
      • Energy-efficient home improvements
      • Education expenses (1098-T)
      • Electric vehicle credit
      • Childcare costs

5. Payment

      • Federal Estimated tax payments
      • State Estimated tax payments
      • Prior-year refunds applied

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