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Richard Goodman Associates, P.A.
Licensed Public Accountant

a State of Delaware Professional Association



Individual Tax Preparation
List of things for your appointment

Most individual taxpayers should bring their income or wage statements including W2, retirement income and any documents or letters received stamped important tax documents enclosed. Otherwise they may refer to the list below for more details.

Income

 

 

 

W2

Wage Statement

 

W5

Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate

 

K-1

Partnerships or S-Corporation report      

 

1099-B

Sale of Stocks, Mutual Funds and other securities. Include cost basis for any stock, mutual funds etc sold if available     

 

1099-C

Cancellation of debt statement

 

1099-DIV

Dividend Income

 

1099-G

Unemployment Income, Tax Refunds, etc.

 

1099-INT

Interest income

 

1099-MISC

Miscellaneous Income

 

1099-R

Retirement or pension Income, or distributions from 401K or IRA etc

 

1099-

Other 1099 statements received

 

-

Sale of Home or Real Estate and Cost Basis if available

 

 

Other income including Gambling Winnings, Jury Pay, Settlements, Prizes, Awards, Other Income

 

K-1

Partnerships or S-Corporation report      

 

 

Inheritance information: for inheritances received during the tax year

 

 

 

Income Adjustments

 

 

 

 

Contributions to Traditional IRA, SEP, SIMPLE, Qualified Plans

 

 

Contributions to health savings accounts

 

 

Educator expenses, Student loan interest paid, Tuition and fees deductions

 

 

Moving expense

 

 

Alimony paid

Deductions

 

 

 

1098

Mortgage Interest Statement

 

 

Points paid beacuse of home purchase, refinance or equity loans

 

 

Real Estate or Property Taxes

 

 

Investment Interest or investment expenses

 

 

Charitable Donations (cash or non-cash)

 

 

Medical insurance premiums paid (not pre-tax)

 

 

Medical expenses including medical miles

 

 

Mortgage Insurance Premium (PMI)

 

 

Unreimbursed Job Expenses - mileage log, materials, tools, union dues, uniforms, reimbursement information if any

 

 

Tax advice or preparation fees

 

 

Gambling losses to the extent of gambling winnings 

 

 

 

Exemptions and Credits

 

 

 

Dependents, new members of household, births, adoptions. Include new social security numbers and dates of birth if available

 

 

Amount paid for day care, pre-school, or adoption expenses. Include providers name, address, social security or tax ID number

 

 

Energy credit (electric or hybrid car, home heating or cooling systems, new windows, doors, etc)

 

 

Recently married? Include other spouse information such as SS# and previous year tax return.

 

 

Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit qualification tests include relationship to child or children and residence info.

 

 

Retirement savings for the year IRA, 401K, 403B, etc

 

 

Foreign taxes paid during the year

 

 

 Education Credit (Hope or Lifetime  Learning Credit). Include tuition and fees paid during the year

Special Documents

 

 

 

 

Last year tax return (new clients only)

 

 

Settlement statements(HUD-1) home sales or purchases during the year

 

 

Settlement statement: (form HUD-1) refinance, 2nd mortgage, or home equity loans.

 

 

Receipts for cash donations if any

 

 

Business owners should provide business income and expenditure information. Refer to this link  http://www.rgabase.com/btaxlist.html

 

If you need assistance or more information, please call or send us a message.
Middletown, Delaware  or  Highland Park, New Jersey
Telephone (302) 378-3734