Documents check-list to file individual taxes:

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The specific documents required may vary based on your circumstances; here is a general checklist of documents. 

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Income Documents:

• W-2 forms: Wage and salary income

• 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, or other 1099 forms: Non-employee income (contract work, freelance, etc.)

• 1099-INT, 1099-DIV: Interest and dividend income

• 1099-B, 1099-S: Income from sales of stock, capital gains or other property.

• K-1 forms: Income from partnerships, S corporations, trusts, or estates

• Rental income and expenses local or foreign.
   

Deduction and Credit Documents:

• Receipts for deductible expenses (charitable contributions, medical expenses, etc.)

• If you own a home and pay mortgage interest - Form 1098: Mortgage interest statement.

• Educational expenses: Form 1098-T, receipts for tuition, etc.

• Childcare expenses: Provider information and receipts

• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Medical Savings Account (MSA) contributions.
   

Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

• EV car purchase agreement or Car purchase date, make and model, year, and VIN.
   

Medical Expenses:

• Share medical invoices/bills if they total more than 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI).
   

Educational Expenses:

• Form 1098-T from educational institution(s)

• Form 1098-E if you paid interest on student loan.
   

Retirement Accounts:

• Form 1099-R: Distributions from retirement accounts

• Contributions to IRAs or other retirement accounts.
   

Health Insurance Coverage:

• Form 1095-A, 1095-B, or 1095-C: Proof of health insurance coverage.
   

FBAR and FATCA:

• If the foreign (outside USA) financial accounts aggregate balances over $10K at any point of the time in 2023. Financial accounts include bank, PF, LIC and mutual funds.