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Preparation
Checklist
H&R Block has designed
this checklist as a guide
to compiling your tax
documents.
It is not a legal document;
it may, however,
save you time and remind
you which tax documents
you've accrued throughout
the year.
For Further information,
Forms, Tips, Calculators, etc.
Visit the Yahoo Tax Center
http://taxes.yahoo.com
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Personal
Data
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Social Security Numbers
(including spouse and children)
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Child care provider
: Name, address and tax I.D. or Social Security Number
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Alimony paid: Social
Security Number
Employment & Income
Data
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W-2 forms for this
year
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Unemployment compensation:
Forms 1099-G
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Miscellaneous income
including rent: Forms 1099-MISC
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Partnership, S Corporation,
& trust income: Schedules K-1
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Pensions and annuities:
Forms 1099-R
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Social Security/RR1
benefits: Forms RRB-1099
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Alimony received
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Jury duty pay
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Gambling and lottery
winning
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Prizes and awards
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Scholarships and fellowships
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State and local income
tax refunds: Form 1099-G
Homeowner/Renter Data
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Residential address(es)
for this year
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Mortgage interest:
Form 1098
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Sale of your home or
other real estate: Form 1099-S
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Second mortgage interest
paid
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Real estate taxes paid
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Rent paid during tax
year
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Moving expenses
Financial Assets
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Interest income statements:
Form 1099-INT & 1099-OID
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Dividend income statements:
Form 1099-DIV
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Proceeds from broker
transactions: Form 1099-B
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Retirement plan distribution:
Form 1099-R
Financial Liabilities
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Auto loans and leases
(account numbers and car value) if vehicle used for business
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Student loan interest
paid
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Early withdrawal penalties
on CDs and other time deposits
Automobiles
Personal property
tax information
Expenses
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Gifts to charity (qualified
written statement from charity for any single donations of $250 or more)
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Unreimbursed expenses
related to volunteer work
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Unreimbursed expenses
related to your job (travel expenses, uniforms, union dues, subscriptions)
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Investment expenses
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Job-hunting expenses
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Job-related education
expenses
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Child care expenses
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Medical Savings Accounts
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Adoption expenses
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Alimony paid
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Tax return preparation
expenses and fees
Self-employment Data
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Business income: Forms
1099-MISC and/or own records
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Partnership SE income:
Schedules K-1
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Business-related expenses:
Receipts, other documents & own records
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Farm-related expenses:
Receipts, other documents & own records
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Employment taxes &
other business taxes paid for current year: Payment records
Miscellaneous Tax Documents
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Federal, state &
local estimated income tax paid for current year: Estimated tax vouchers,
cancelled checks & other payment records
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IRA, Keogh and other
retirement plan contributions: If self-employed, identify as for self or
employees
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Records to document
medical expenses
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Records to document
casualty or theft losses
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Records for any other
expenditures that may be deductible
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Records for any other
revenue or sales of property that may be taxable or reportable
Related -
Keep records of all items
donated to charities:
The Salvation
Army's website offers a donation valuation guide for tax deductions.
The guide gives approximate
write off amounts for clothing, dry goods, rugs, furniture
sporting goods, &
miscellaneous items such as Christmas trees, & lawn mowers.
Search on the site for
"valuation guide"
http://www.salvationarmy.org
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