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Tax Papers to Keep Together All Year

Drop each of these 12 papers into one folder as it arrives, and tax time gets much easier.

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The full list (12 items)

  1. W-2s from every employerThey arrive in January.
  2. 1099 formsFor freelance, interest, dividends and other income.
  3. Last year's tax returnUseful for reference.
  4. Mortgage interest statementForm 1098, if you own a home.
  5. Property tax billsIf you own.
  6. Charitable donation receiptsKeep a receipt for each gift.
  7. Medical expense receiptsOnly matters if you itemize.
  8. Student loan interest statementsForm 1098-E.
  9. Childcare receiptsKeep the provider's tax ID.
  10. Business or side-job expensesReceipts and mileage logs.
  11. Health insurance formsForm 1095 if you received one.
  12. Estimated tax paymentsDates and confirmation numbers.

General guidance, not legal or tax advice. Rules and needs vary. Check with a tax professional for your situation.

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