Suggested Materials Checklist 
 
Below are the most common information and materials that you may need when preparing your tax return. As tax situations vary by person, you may not need all of these materials, or you may need additional information.


General Information
Social Security Numbers for you, your spouse and dependents
Year of birth for you, your spouse and dependents
2008 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
 
 
Income
Form W-2s for wages, salaries and tips
Interest income statements: Forms 1099-INT and 1099-OID
Dividend income statements: Forms 1099-DIV
Unemployment compensation received: Form 1099-G
Miscellaneous income: Form 1099-MISC
Retirement income: Form 1099-R
Social Security & Railroad Retirement Income
Social Security benefits: Form 1099-SSA
Business income and expenses
Form K-1(s) 

Credits
Education expenses for you and your spouse
Dependents’ higher education expenses
Child care expenses for each dependent
Child care provider address & Federal EIN/SSN
Adoption expense information
Retirement savings contributions
 
 
Payments
Estimated payments made with ES vouchers
Amounts paid with extensions filed
2008 tax refund overpayment applied to 2009 taxes
 
 
Deduction Expenses
Early withdrawal penalty
IRA contributions
Student loan interest paid
Moving expenses
 
 
If itemizing deductions:
Medical expenses paid
Miles traveled for medical purposes
Medical & Medicare insurance premiums 
Home mortgage interest: Form 1098
Real estate and personal taxes paid
States taxes paid with 2008 tax return
Unreimbursed employee job expenses
Charitable contributions
Miles traveled while performing qualified charity work
Tax preparation fees
Investment advisory fees