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2027 Tax Preparation Checklist

Common documents to gather before your tax appointment.

4 min readUpdated October 7, 2026Zaki Enterprise Advisors

Having your documents organized before your appointment helps your return get prepared accurately and on time. Bring these to your appointment — please don't upload them on this public page.

Identification

  • Photo ID
  • Information for your spouse and dependents

Income

  • W-2s
  • 1099s (contract work, interest, dividends, retirement, and others)
  • Self-employment income and expense records

Health coverage

  • Health insurance tax forms where applicable, such as Form 1095-A for Marketplace coverage

Deductions and credits

  • Childcare and education expenses
  • Mortgage interest and property tax statements
  • Charitable donation records
  • Last year's return, if you're a new client

General, educational information only. Every return is different; no refund, savings, or tax outcome is guaranteed.

About the author

Written by Zaki Enterprise Advisors — Licensed Insurance & Tax Professionals.

Reviewed by the same Texas advisors who work with our clients on tax preparation, ACA, Medicare, and property & casualty coverage.

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