According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), over 85 million taxpayers pay a professional to handle and submit their tax returns. And if you’re one of them, you must have all your information ready, including your receipts, forms, and other documents, before tax time.
Your tax preparer may take your information directly from you or ask you to complete a questionnaire. Either way, a little preparation goes a long way before tax season, so the process goes quickly and easily. This article will cover everything you need to know about tax preparation in Broomfield.
Here are several steps you should take to be ready for tax season in Broomfield.
If you don’t have a tax preparer, consider asking your friends and family members for referrals. You’ll want to ensure the professional you choose has a preparer tax identification number (PTIN), showing they are authorized to handle and prepare federal income tax returns.
Remember to inquire how much they charge in fees. This will, of course, depend on how complex your tax return is.
You should receive all the tax documents you need from your employer as well as from banks, brokerage firms, or others by the end of January. Here are some common forms to look out for:
The receipts you need to provide will depend on whether you itemize your deductions or claim the standard deduction. Either way, you’ll want to be prepared and choose whichever produces the more significant write-off. The only way to know for sure is to add up your itemized deductions and compare the result with your standard deduction.
For the 2022 tax year, the standard deduction for single taxpayers is $12,950, and for married couples filing jointly, it is $25,900.
Be sure to look for receipts for medical costs not covered by insurance or reimbursed by any other health plan, property taxes, and investment-related expenses. These are all subject to limits, but if they are substantial enough, it may be worthwhile to itemize.
While you may know your Social Security number (SSN), do you know the SSN of each dependent you claim? You’ll want to have that information written down in a safe place, along with any other information your tax preparer will need. For example, if you own a vacation home or rental property, note the addresses.
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