Tax Client Income and Expense Questions Intake Page 2 of 8
Please Note: The following worksheets are intended to assist the taxpayer in gathering the information necessary for the preparer to complete an accurate tax return. For each
area the taxpayer has checked a box below, there should be corresponding back-up provided. There is a "Scan Coversheet" available by separate download that will provide
the preparer the list of documents necessary to complete the return. It is very important that the taxpayer provide complete information upon the first submission of these
documents. The below checklist provides basic information. There very well could be more information needed to be supplied. For situations that are beyond the information
provided below, please make sure detailed notes are provided to assist the preparer in determining the proper way to account for the situation. Missing information will delay
the processing of the return. Please do not leave any worksheet blank. If not applicable write "N/A" on that page and leave in stacking order. If additional pages are added
beneath a worksheet, write "see next xx pages" and correct "Intake Pg 1 of 8" to the correct total number of pages.
BASIC QUESTIONS
Please check the box to the left for any of the following that apply. If not, leave blank. If checked, please provide a brief explanation below if the
information will assist the preparer in any way. (Note: Please check for you AND your spouse)
01.☐ Did your marital status change from the prior year?
02.☐ Did you change your address from last year?
03.☐ Any change in your dependents from last year?
04.☐ Did you have children under 19 (or 24 if a full time student) who had more than $2,200 in total unearned income?
05.☐ Are all your dependents either US residents or citizens?
06.☐ Did you pay any adoption expenses?
07.☐ Did you provide over half the support for someone you aren't claiming as a dependent?
08.☐ Are you being claimed or eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return?
09.☐ Were either you or your spouse in the military or National Guard?
10.☐ Did you purchase, sell or refinance your primary residence?
11.☐ Have you been notified by the IRS of changes to a previously submitted tax return, or received any other IRS or state notices?
12.☐ Did you make any gifts over $15,000 to any individuals?
13.☐ Did you buy and/or sell any virtual currency (ie Bitcoin, Ether, Roblox, etc.)? If so, please provide all transaction details to preparer
Details: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
INCOME
Please check any of the following that you and/or your spouse received:
01.☐ W-2 Income
02.☐ Interest and/or Dividends
03.☐ Tax Exempt Interest and/or Dividends
04.☐ Taxable refunds, credits or offsets (including prior year state refunds)
05.☐ Business income (self-employment Income)
*If “yes” please fill out Schedule C worksheet and provide financials
06.☐ Stock sales (capital gains)- (MAKE SURE ALL BASIS INFO IS PROVIDED)
Amount of any capital loss carryforward from 2019 $_______________
07.☐ Any other assets sold or any other gains or losses
08.☐ Rental real estate income
* If "yes" please fill out Schedule E worksheet
Amount of any passive activity loss carryforward from 2019 $_______________
09.☐ K-1's (1120S, 1065, 1041)
10.☐ Unemployment
11.☐ Social Security income
12.☐ Foreign income
13.☐ Alimony (Applies ONLY to divorce decrees effective prior to 1/1/19)
Alimony received $_______________ (rcvd from whom?)
Name/SS#_______________________________________________________________
14. ☐ Other income: Please list: ____________________________________________
TAX DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS
For the following, please check any of the following
that apply:
01.☐ Itemized deductions
*if “yes” please fill out a Schedule A worksheet
02.☐ Energy efficiency related upgrades/repairs
03.☐ Oil & Gas investments credits
04.☐ Other tax shelters or credits
05.☐ Child care expenses paid $_______________
Provider name:_____________________________
Address:___________________________________
Provider EIN:_______________________________
ESTIMATED PAYMENTS MADE FOR 2020 RETURN
(or refunds from a prior year applied to current)
$___________ Fed ___________ Date _____ Qtr
$___________ Fed ___________ Date _____ Qtr
$___________ Fed ___________ Date ___ __ Qtr
$___________ Fed ___________ Date _____ Qtr
$___________ State ___________ Date _____ Qtr
$___________ State ___________ Date _____ Qtr
$___________ State ___________ Date _____ Qtr
$___________ State ___________ Date _____ Qtr
E-FILE / FILING INFO - - REFUND / PMT INFO
1. How do you want any refund sent to you? MUST
CHECK ONE
☐ Direct Deposit (few days)
☐ Applied to next year’s return
☐ Paper check by mail (could take several weeks)
2. Any taxes due may be paid by check or online along
with voucher provided by tax preparer. *It is the
taxpayer’s responsibility to make payments before tax
due dates.
ADJUSTMENTS TO INCOME
Please check any of the following that apply to you and/or your spouse:
01.☐ Educator expenses (teaching expenses)
02.☐ Health Savings Account deductions
03.☐ Moving expenses (active military only, service related)
04.☐ Contributions to SEP, SIMPLE, and other qualified plans
05.☐ Self-Employed health insurance
06.☐ IRA contributions
07.☐ Student loan and/or tuition & fees deduction (you or your dependents)
08.☐ Alimony (Applies ONLY to divorce decrees effective prior to 1/1/19)
Alimony paid $_______________ (paid to whom?)
Name/SS#_______________________________________________________________