Jody L. Goode, CPA

Income Tax Information 2007 Checklist

Notice of any changes in marital status, residence, employment or profession and dependents

Social Security numbers and birthdates for yourself, your spouse and any dependents

A copy of last year's federal and state returns and the amount paid for preparing the tax return (new clients only)

All forms W-2

Records of other income (tax refunds, jury duty, gambling, hobby, alimony, etc.) and related expenses

A summary of business income & expense records for your sole proprietorship or single member LLC

Records for all investment related income including any forms 1099 and schedule K-1

Purchase date and your total investment in any stocks or other property you sold

Expenses related to your investments including portfolio deductions for fees and investment interest

Copies of any notices or other correspondence received from taxing authorities including mailing labels if any

A summary of rental income & expense records for rental properties including any forms 1099 received

Amount of any federal, state or local taxes paid including the balance due for the prior year and any estimated tax payments made

Records for home mortgage interest, real estate and personal property tax (includes auto registration fee) Please enclose and forms 1098 received

Records of any contributions you made to IRAs or other retirement plans not included on form W-2

A summary of amounts paid for education for yourself and any dependents and forms 1099-T, tuition statements received

A summary of employment-related expenses (dues, travel, publications, tools, uniform cost and cleaning, etc.)

A summary of amounts paid for health care insurance and to doctors, dentists, and hospitals, etc.

A summary of job search expenses and unemployment income, (if applicable)

Amounts donated to houses of worship, schools, and other charitable organizations (Note for contributions of more than $250, a statement from the charitable organization is required)

Records of non-cash charitable contributions including the number of miles driven for charitable purposes.  (Appraisal for non-cash contributions of more than $5,000 is required)

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