Before you start working on your taxes, it’s important to get all your tax records ready. Filing an accurate tax return can help prevent processing and refund delays.
File your 2021 federal tax return when you’ve collected your tax records, including:
- Forms W-2 from your employer(s)
- Forms 1099 from banks, issuing agencies and other payers including unemployment compensation, dividends, distributions from a pension, annuity or retirement plan
- Forms 1099-K, 1099-MISC, W-2 or other income statement if you worked in the gig economy
- Form 1099-INT if you were paid interest
- Records of virtual currency transactions
- Other income documents
- Letter 6419, 2021 Total Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
- Letter 6475, Your 2021 Economic Impact Payment