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What to Bring to Your Appointment
Gathering all your tax documents ensures an accurate return and fast refund.
It is required that you bring all the following tax-related documents to your tax appointment:
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All taxpayers must be present with photo identification.
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Original Social Security cards or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) letters for all the people you list on your tax return.
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Copies of last year’s federal and state tax returns.
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Birthdates for all the people you list on your return.
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All income statements, such as Forms W-2 and 1099, Social Security and unemployment compensation, as well as other statements such as pensions, stocks, interest and any documents showing taxes withheld.
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If you are self-employed or make cash, collect records of all your income and expenses.
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Forms 1098 for college tuition, student loan interest, mortgage interest, or real estate taxes.
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Form 1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace Statement if you purchased insurance coverage through Covered California.
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Identity Protection PIN provided by the IRS.
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Bank routing numbers and account numbers to direct deposit any refund.