What to Bring to Your Free File Tax Appointment

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Tax Documents

Avoid multiple trips by bringing your important papers and information when you meet with your tax preparer.

  • Photo ID for all adults on return
  • Social Security card or verification letter, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter, for everyone to be listed on tax return
  • Date of birth for every individual to be listed on tax return
  • All wage and earning statements, for example: W-2 forms Social Security Income (SSI), pensions, annuities, unemployment compensation, etc.
  • Any 1099 forms for other income and interest received during tax year
  • Child care provider name, address, and tax ID number or SSN, and amount paid during tax year
  • Copy of last year’s state and federal tax returns
  • If you are itemizing your deductions, please bring a summary listing of your deductions and supporting details/receipts
  • Any college tuition receipts, financial aid or student loan statements
  • Other applicable tax-related documents, such as: interest statements, federal loan documents, retirement statements, list of organization to which you made charitable donations, etc.
  • Any letters, correspondence, or other documents sent to you by the IRS or your state tax administration
  • Forms 1095-A, Affordable Health Care Statement

Account Information

Bring your bank or credit union account information so you can easily deposit your refund and use some of your refund for savings.

  • Bank, credit union, or prepaid card account and routing number
  • Or a voided check

 

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