ANDERSON TAX EXPERTS
Tax Compliance & Due Diligence Checklist
Preparer Name:
Date Prepared:
Preparer Phone number (your number, not the client). I will call/text if something is not correct on the return.
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Client Name:
Tax Year:
PTIN:
Client Filing Status:
Client Federal Amount:
Client State Amount:
Section: Client Intake Verification
Client completed and signed intake/interview sheet
Verified valid photo ID for taxpayer (and spouse if MFJ)
Verified SSNs/ITINs for all listed individuals
Confirmed dependents qualify per IRS rules
Reviewed prior year return for consistency
Section: Income Verification
Collected and entered all W-2s
Verified 1099-NEC/MISC/K, SSA-1099, unemployment forms
Included all self-employment, cash, and tip income
Reconciled Advance CTC and EIP payments
Ensured all income is entered correctly
Section: Self-Employment Income Review
Verified business name, EIN, and business code
Confirmed gross income and expenses match records
Reviewed vehicle mileage and documentation
Checked depreciation accuracy
Confirmed home office/business use percentage
Section: Deductions & Credits
Verified EIC, CTC/ACTC/ODC eligibility and documentation
Reviewed education credits (1098-T and receipts)
Completed due diligence questions (EIC, CTC, AOTC, HOH)
Confirmed correct filing status and dependent SSNs
Section: Due Diligence Documentation (Form 8867)
Form 8867 completed and signed
All credit questions answered with documentation
Copies of supporting documents in client file
Taxpayer interview notes recorded
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Section: Refund & Payment Review
Verified routing/account numbers for direct deposit
Reviewed refund/payment details with client
Confirmed preparer fee disclosure signed
Provided client copy of return and bank forms
Section: Final Compliance Review
Compared current vs. prior year for major changes
Confirmed preparer signature & EFIN present
Taxpayer (and spouse if MFJ) signed Form 8879
Return saved in PDF and software backup
Confirmed e-file accepted and acknowledged
Section: Return Status (only to be filled out by Imari)
Return Submited
Returned rejected
Section: Notes / Rejection reason
Notes / Red Flags
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Preparer Certification
I certify that I have reviewed the return for accuracy, ensured all due diligence steps were completed,
and maintained proper documentation in accordance with IRS guidelines.
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