What You'll Need to FIle Your Taxes
All Filers Must Provide:
Valid, Government-Issued Photo ID
Proof of Soc Sec# (or ITIN #)
Proof of Income Received from Below
IRS 2025 Efile PIN (if issued by IRS)
Important Reminder for W-2 Workers
W-2 Workers my no longer claim deduction including:
Work Expenses of any kind
Moving Expenses (except Military)
Tax Return Prepration Fees
Alimony (unless it began Before 2018)
Legal Fees
Most Uninsured Losses
Certain Home Equity / 2nd Home Loans
Claiming Dependents?
Proof of each Child's SS#
Proof of Address (ex: School, Medical, Daycare, Insurance)
Proof of School/Daycare Expenses Paid (if claiming these)
Audit Defense & Identity Theft Protection Now included with most Tax Filings.
Proof of Income Received:
W-2 Form for each employer
1099-NEC Form for Contract Jobs
Annual Tax Summary (Uber, Lyft)
1099-K (Sales: Ebay, Amazon, etc)
Homeowners Please Provide:
Closing Statement: If Bought, Sold, or Refianced in 2024
1098 Form from Mortgage Broker & each Servicer for 2024
Property Tax Bills Paid in 2024
Proof of Income Received:
W-2 Form for each employer
1099-NEC Form for Contract Jobs
Annual Summary (Rideshare Driver)
1099-K (Online Sales: Ebay, Amazon)
College/Trade School Students:
Form 1098-T (Tuition Statement for 2024)
Payment Ledger or Award Letter/Notice
These are typically found on the Student Portal. Contact the School's Business Office for help.
Applying for, or Renewing an ITIN:
A Valid Passport may be used as the sole-soure
No Passport? Then you'll need
Official Birth Certificate
Photo ID (Matricula, Voter ID)
Medical Records if age 0 to 6
School Records if age 6 to 17
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