2024
Tax Documents to have ready for this Tax Season
Hello...
Tax Season is here again... we are getting a little more help toward our tax liabilities and refunds.
For 2024, the standard tax deduction for single filers has been raised to $14,600, a $750 increase from 2023. For those married and filing jointly, the standard deduction has been raised to $29,200, up $1,500 from the previous year!
BELOW are the tax documents and items to have ready for tax preparation of your 2023 taxes in 2024.
It is critical to file all necessary tax documents. Your tax return must be filed accurately to avoid delays and reduce processing errors.
If you are unsure please feel free to contact me:
Phone Number: (678) 221-4422
Email: contact@jimmyterrazas.com
Web: JimmyTerrazas.com
Use the following list to gather your tax documents, but do not worry about missing any tax data. We will have a review call and I will ensure all necessary and beneficial tax data is submitted.
Tax Preparation for Personal Information
Your Identification: Photo Government Issued
Your Spouse's Identification: Photo Government Issued (If any)
Social Security Card: Primary (You), Spouse (If any), and all Dependents (If any)
Dependents' Date of Birth
Dependents Proof of Residency: Lease, school record, medical, or benefits statement.
If your current address is different from the address your ID please let me know!
Earning Statements
W-2 Forms: From all employers, you (and your spouse, if filing a joint return) worked for during the 2022 tax year.
1099-NEC Forms: If you (or your spouse. if any) completed contract work and earned more than $600. Non-employee compensation.
Business income: Accounting records for business that you own. Business Taxes require an appointment. If I am already working on your Personal Taxes we can work on Personal and Business Taxes simultaneously.
1099-G: Anyone who was paid Unemployment Compensation and/or State Refunds (If any).
*1099-K: If you received third party payments in tax year 2022 for goods and services that exceeded $600. (Example of third party: PayPal, CashApp, Zelle.)
Rental Property Income
SSA-1099: Social Security benefits
IP PIN: IRS Notice CP01A – Unless The IRS Assigned You an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN), you will not have an IP PIN. The IRS IP PIN is a 6-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of their Social Security number on fraudulent federal income tax returns. A new IP PIN will be generated each year. This arrives from the IRS as a paper letter.
Miscellaneous income: including jury duty, lottery and gambling winnings, Form 1099-MISC for prizes and awards, and Form 1099-MSA for distributions from medical savings accounts.
You should receive all Earning Statements by January 31, 2023. Many tax payers will receive their W2s in early January through their companies Payroll Management applications, such as Intuit's Workforce and Nextchex. If you have not received any Earning Statements you can submit the last Paystub you received in 2022 for a Tax Refund Estimate.
*Nov. 21, 2023 - IRS announces delay for implementation of $600 reporting threshold for third-party payment platforms’ Forms 1099-K. The ARP required third party settlement organizations (TPSOs), which include popular payment apps and online marketplaces, to report payments of more than $600 for the sale of goods and services on a Form 1099-K starting in 2025. The IRS also noted that the existing 1099-K reporting threshold of $20,000 in payments from over 200 transactions will remain in effect and some companies could still send the form in totals over $600.00 even when not required.
Credits, Benefits, and other Important Tax Forms
1095 Forms: "1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace Statement" (If you obtained Healthcare through Healthcare.gov you should receive a 1095-A. This will calculate your Premium Tax Credit and it is a necessary tax document for tax preparation.)
1099-SA: Distributions from a Health Savings Account (If you have an amount in Box 12 of your W2 coded as “W” you should have this tax form.)
1099-R: If you received a distribution of $10 or more from your retirement plan.
1099-C: Cancellation of Debt. If you had a debt cancelled by agreement, bankruptcy, or for another reason.
1098-T: Education Credits and Education costs for qualified deductions.
1098: Mortgage Interest Statement.
Ad Valorem: Property taxes on real estate. (Taxes on vehicle purchases).
Daycare Expense Form (Must have Daycare Address and EIN)
Childcare costs
Casualty and theft losses
Qualified business expenses
Medical and Dental expenses
Charitable Contributions/Donations: Over $300.00 to be able to itemize. Charitable donations to individuals are not deductible.
Contributions to 529 College Savings Plan: Georgia residents are eligible for a State Income Tax Deduction. This contribution is not eligible for a Federal deduction or credit.
Direct Deposit
Would you like your tax refund directly deposited directly into your bank account? If so, you will need to provide two things:
Your bank account number
The bank’s routing number
Please send a photo of a voided check to avoid error.
*The Georgia Department of Revenue has changed our direct deposit policy. First time filers and those who have not filed in 5 or more years will not receive a direct deposit. GA Department of Revenue will automatically issue a paper check.