2026 New Client Tax Organizer

2026 New Client Tax Organizer
Thank you so much for choosing to work with me on your taxes! Please complete this questionnaire before I begin work on your return.

If you would rather go through this with me live, feel free to schedule a call!

Please note: You will need to fill the whole form out at once, you will not be able to save your answers and return later.
1. Personal Information
Taxpayer Name*

First NameLast Name
Social Security Number*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Occupation*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
IP PIN (if applicable)
Check if you are:

BlindDisabled
Marital Status*

SingleMarried (will file jointly)Married (will file separately)Widowed
Spouse Name*

First NameLast Name
Spouse Social Security Number*
Spouse Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Spouse Occupation*
Spouse Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Spouse Email*
example@example.com
Spouse IP PIN (if applicable)
Check if spouse is:

BlindDisabled
2. Do you have any dependents?*

YesNo
How many dependents do you have?
Dependent 1:
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship
Son, daughter, etc
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Social Security Number
Number of months lived with you this year:
If child was born in 2025 and lived with you since birth, please select "full year"
Check if dependent is:

Full Time StudentDisabled
Dependent's Gross Income
If none, please enter 0
IP PIN (if applicable)
Did this dependent pay for more than 50% of their own support? This includes basic life necessities like food, lodging, transportation, healthcare, clothing, education, etc.*

YesNo
Could anyone else claim this dependent on their tax return?*

YesNo
Dependent 2:
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship
Son, daughter, etc
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Social Security Number
Number of months lived with you this year:
If child was born in 2025 and lived with you since birth, please select "full year"
Check if dependent is:

Full Time StudentDisabled
Dependent's Gross Income
If none, please enter 0
IP PIN (if applicable)
Did this dependent pay for more than 50% of their own support? This includes basic life necessities like food, lodging, transportation, healthcare, clothing, education, etc.*

YesNo
Could anyone else claim this dependent on their tax return?*

YesNo
Dependent 3:
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship
Son, daughter, etc
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Social Security Number
Number of months lived with you this year:
If child was born in 2025 and lived with you since birth, please select "full year"
Check if dependent is:

Full Time StudentDisabled
Dependent's Gross Income
If none, please enter 0
IP PIN (if applicable)
Did this dependent pay for more than 50% of their own support? This includes basic life necessities like food, lodging, transportation, healthcare, clothing, education, etc.*

YesNo
Could anyone else claim this dependent on their tax return?*

YesNo
Dependent 4:
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship
Son, daughter, etc
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Social Security Number
Number of months lived with you this year:
If child was born in 2025 and lived with you since birth, please select "full year"
Check if dependent is:

Full Time StudentDisabled
Dependent's Gross Income
If none, please enter 0
IP PIN (if applicable)
Did this dependent pay for more than 50% of their own support? This includes basic life necessities like food, lodging, transportation, healthcare, clothing, education, etc.*

YesNo
Could anyone else claim this dependent on their tax return?*

YesNo
If you have more than 4 dependents, please upload a document to the portal with the relevant information for the remaining dependents.
3. Income

Please select all that apply and upload relevant documents to the portal.
What types of income did you have in 2025?*

Wages (W-2)Self-employment (1099-NEC)Interest (1099-INT)Dividends (1099-DIV)IRA, 401K, or pension withdrawals (1099-R)Selling stocks or bonds (1099-B)Selling digital assets (crypto, bitcoin, etc)Social Security (SSA-1099)Unemployment/other government payments (1099-G)HSA/MSA withdrawal (1099-SA)Sale of real estate (including main home)Stock OptionsRental IncomeForeign IncomePartnership/S-Corp (K-1)Gambling Winnings (W-2G)AlimonyJury Duty529 Plan or Coverdell ESA Withdrawal (1099-Q)Royalties (1099-MISC)Other
4. Deductions and Credits

Please select all that apply and upload relevant documents to the portal
Do you have any of the following deductions/credits for 2025?:

Tip incomeOvertime income (provide final paystub for the year for this deduction)Car loan interest for purchase of new vehicle in 2025 (not used)College Tuition and Expenses (1098-T and costs for required books/supplies)Student Loan Interest (1098-E)Educator Expenses (up to $300 for K-12 educator)Contributions to retirement account (not included on W-2)Made energy efficient upgrades to homePurchased an energy efficient vehicle (EV or FCV)Contributed to HSA/MSA (not included on W-2)
Do you have any of these itemized deductions?:

Medical/dental expenses (insurance premiums, out of pocket expenses, prescriptions, etc) over 7.5% of incomeProperty TaxMortgage Interest (Form 1098)Charitable Contributions (cash or non-cash)Casualty or theft loss (only if result of federally declared disaster)Sales tax on large purchase (like car, boat, etc)
Do you expect that your itemized deductions in the section above will add up to more than your standard deduction of $15,750 for single filers, $23,625 for head of household, or $31,500 for married filing jointly?

YesNoNot sure
Please upload all applicable documents and receipts to the portal and I will assess which deduction will be better for you.
Do you have expenses related to self-employment income?*

YesNo
Please upload to the portal your income and expenses related to your self-employment. Maybe you track this on an excel spreadsheet, a note on your phone, a piece of paper, a bank statement, or a pile of receipts -- I can handle any way you choose to upload! Just keep in mind the more organized your documents are, the less time it takes me to go through it.

Preferred format: excel spreadsheet or google sheet link, even better if you use my template: Business income/expense tracker template

Not sure what deductions you can even take? Check out this guide for general self employment deductions: General Deductions or this guide specific to performer/artist deductions: Performing Artist Deductions
Did you pay a care provider to watch your dependent(s) while you worked or looked for work?*

YesNo
5. Health Coverage
Did you and your spouse/dependents have health insurance for the entire year of 2025? (There are no federal tax penalties for not having health insurance, but there might be for your state)*

Yes (please upload forms 1095-A, B, and/or C)No
Did you purchase health insurance from the Marketplace?*

Yes (please upload form 1095-A)No
6. Other Questions
Do any of these apply to you for 2025?

Received correspondence from the IRS or State Department of TaxationHad any births, deaths, marriages, divorces, or adoptions in immediate familyGave a gift of more than $15,000 to one personHad $10,000 or more in a foreign account at any point during the yearHad a household employee (like a nanny)
Did you sell/exchange/donate/gift/dispose of any digital assets (crypto, bitcoin, etc) in 2025?*

YesNo
Did you pay any estimated quarterly taxes throughout the year?*

YesNo
7. Direct Deposit/Debit
If you are due a refund, would you like it directly deposited into your account?*

YesNo
If you owe tax, would you like it directly debited from your account? (I will also re-confirm this with you before filing)*

YesNo
Account Information

Please provide the following account information:
Owner of account:
Type of Account:
Name of financial institution
Routing Number
Account number
Do you have any questions, comments, feedback, or other information you would like me to know? (Also feel free to send me an email!)
Lastly, please verify that you are human*
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2026 New Client Tax Organizer

1. Personal Information

Dependent 1:

Dependent 2:

Dependent 3:

Dependent 4:

3. Income

4. Deductions and Credits

5. Health Coverage

6. Other Questions

7. Direct Deposit/Debit

Account Information