2026 New Client - Tax Intake Form
  • 2026 TAX PREPARATION INTAKE FORM - NEW CLIENTS ONLY

    This form is for new clients beginning tax preparation services with Southeast Tax Services for the 2026 filing season. Please complete all sections fully to allow our team to prepare your return accurately.
  • TAXPAYER INFORMATION

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  • TAX FILING STATUS

  • SPOUSE INFORMATION

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  • TAX OBLIGATIONS, OFFSETS & NOTICES 

  • If you have received any IRS notices regarding past-due taxes or balances owed, you will be prompted to securely upload a copy of the notice in the document upload section at the end of this form.

  • Refund Offset Disclosure

    If you owe federal taxes, state taxes, student loans, child support, or other government obligations, your tax refund may be reduced or fully offset to satisfy those debts.

    Southeast Tax Services, LLC does not control refund offsets and is not responsible for any reduction, delay, or loss of a refund due to outstanding obligations.

    If your entire refund is offset and does not cover tax preparation fees, you understand that you are personally responsible for paying Southeast Tax Services, LLC directly for services rendered.

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  • DEPENDENT INFORMATION

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  • HEALTH INSURANCE & MARKETPLACE COVERAGE

    Please provide health insurance coverage information for everyone listed on your tax return.
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  • If you had health insurance through the Marketplace (ACA), Form 1095-A is required to prepare your tax return. You will be prompted to securely upload this document after submitting this form. If you do not have a copy, you may call the Marketplace at 800-318-2596 and request the Form 1095-A information, including the amounts shown in Columns A, B, and C.

  • INCOME SOURCES & EARNINGS SUMMARY

    Select and upload all tax documents that report income you received during the tax year, such as W-2s, 1099s, interest statements, and other IRS income forms.
  • SCHEDULE C INFORMATION (SELF-EMPLOYMENT)

    Enter information in this section only if you personally earned self-employment income and paid business-related expenses that must be reported on Schedule C of your individual tax return.
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  • RENTAL INCOME

    Use this section to report income, expenses, and property details for any residential or commercial property you owned and rented to others during the tax year.
  • ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS (SCHEDULE A)

    Use this section to report eligible expenses such as mortgage interest, charitable contributions, medical expenses, and state or local taxes that may be itemized on your tax return.
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  • IRS Due Diligence & Eligibility Verification

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  • REFUND DELIVERY & ADVANCE OPTIONS

    Use this section to indicate how you would like to receive your tax refund and to review available refund advance options, if eligible. Selection of an option does not guarantee approval or funding.
  • Please enter your banking information below for direct deposit of your refund.

  • REFUND ADVANCE DISCLOSURE

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  • AUDIT PROTECTION

  • CREDIT REPAIR PROGRAM

  • Tax Preparation Engagement Agreement

    Please review the engagement agreement below, which outlines the scope of tax preparation services, client responsibilities, fees, and required disclosures.
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  • Client Certification, Authorization & Acceptance

  • By signing below, Client acknowledges and agrees that:

    • The information provided is true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge
    • They are responsible for maintaining records and documentation required by the IRS
    • Southeast Tax Services, LLC is authorized to prepare and electronically file tax returns on their behalf
    • If filing a joint return, each spouse authorizes Southeast Tax Services, LLC to share relevant tax information with one another for purposes of preparing the return

    Client confirms they have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this Agreement.

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  • UPLOAD YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS

    Please upload clear, non-blurry images of all documents. Ensure all four corners of your driver’s license and Social Security card are fully visible. Submitting accurate documents helps avoid delays and ensures your return is prepared correctly.
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