Take a Look at Our Tax Return Checklist

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Feb. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- This checklist can help you gather documents you may need to complete your 2014 income tax return.

Employment and Income Data

-W-2 form for 2014
-Unemployment compensation and state tax refunds: Form 1099-G
-Miscellaneous income, including rent and royalties: Form 1099-MISC
-Partnership, S corporation and trust income: Schedule K-1
-Pensions, annuities, IRAs and qualified plans: Form 1099-R
-Social Security or railroad retirement benefits: Form SSA-1099 or RRB-1099
-IRS Publication 915
-Alimony received

Homeowner/Renter Data
-Mortgage interest: Form 1098
-Sale of your home or other real estate: Form 1099-S
-Real estate tax receipts

Financial Assets

-Forms may include 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-OID, 1099-MISC and 1099-R
-Roth conversion reporting: Form 1099-R
-Same forms for any children or dependents under age 24 with income (earned or unearned)

Edward Jones will mail or e-deliver all Forms 1099 by Feb. 15. If you receive Form 1099-B (Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions), then you may need to file Form 1040, Schedule D and Form 8949 – even if the realized gain or loss is zero.

Expenses and Deductions

-Gifts to charity (both cash and noncash)
-Child care expenses
-Personal property tax receipts
-Health savings account (HSA) distributions or expenses
-HSA contributions
-Traditional IRA contributions
-Higher education fees: Form 1098-T
-Margin interest expense
-Investment expense records
-Medical and dental expenses
-Deductible retirement plan contributions

Consider Going Electronic This Tax Season – If the idea of dealing with all that paper sounds daunting, consider enrolling in Edward Jones Online Account Access.

With account access, you can:

-Receive your 1099s electronically
-Download them into tax preparation software
-Securely share them with your tax professional

Learn more about account access.

Not every item will apply to your situation. This checklist is only a guide and is not designed to be an exhaustive list of items that warrant consideration. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.