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FAQ4 min readMar 17, 2026
What Documents Do I Need to File My Taxes?
Don't let missing documents delay your tax return. Use this comprehensive checklist to gather everything you need before filing.
Tax Documents Checklist
Personal Information
- Social Security numbers for yourself, spouse, and dependents
- Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit
- Prior year tax return (for reference)
Income Documents
- W-2: From each employer
- 1099-NEC: Freelance or contract income
- 1099-INT: Bank interest income
- 1099-DIV: Dividend income
- 1099-B: Investment sales
- 1099-G: Unemployment benefits or state tax refunds
- 1099-R: Retirement distributions
- SSA-1099: Social Security benefits
- K-1: Partnership, S-Corp, or trust income
Deduction Documents
- Mortgage interest statement (Form 1098)
- Property tax records
- Charitable donation receipts
- Medical expense receipts
- State and local tax payments made
- Student loan interest (Form 1098-E)
- Tuition payments (Form 1098-T)
Self-Employed / Business
- Business income and expense records
- Mileage log
- Home office measurements
- Equipment purchase receipts
- Estimated tax payments made
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