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Did Tax-Aid prepare your tax return last year?
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Have you already filed a tax return this year?
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No
Have you or your spouse received any letters from the IRS?
Yes
No
Taxpayer's name
First
Middle
Last
Spouse's name
First
Middle
Last
Single (including registered domestic partnerships, civil unions, or other formal relationships under state law)
Married filing separately
- Date of final decree or separate maintenance agreement
- Spouse's name:
First
Middle
Last
- Spouse:
Social Security Number or ITIN:
Married filing jointly
- Was your marriage recognized under state law for the state(s) you are filing in?
Yes
No
- Were you married as of December 31 of last year?
Yes
No
Head of Household
- Did your spouse live with you during any part of the last six months of the tax year?
Yes
No
Qualifying Surviving Spouse
- Year of spouse's death
- Do you have a dependent child or stepchild that you claim on your tax return?
Yes
No
Have you or your spouse adopted a child?
Yes
No
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1. Did you, your spouse, and all of your dependents have health insurance for the entire tax year?
Yes
No
2. Receive one or more of these forms?
Yes
(Check the box)
1095-B
1095-C
No
3. Have coverage through the Marketplace (Exchange) or receive Form 1095-A?
Yes
a. If yes, receive an advanced payment from the Marketplace to help pay your monthly health care payments?
Yes
No
b. If yes, is everyone listed on your Form 1095-A being claimed on this tax return?
Yes
No
No
4. Have an exemption granted by the Marketplace?
Yes
Reason
No
1. Wages (W-2)
Yes
a. I received 1-5, 6 or more W-2S? Circle the amount(s) that apply to you
1-5
6+
No
2. Did you work for In Home Support Services (IHSS)?
Yes
No
2a. If you answered yes to question 2, do you live in the same residence with the person you provide In Home Support Services to?
Yes
No
3. Tips
Yes
No
4. Scholarships (1098-T)
Yes
No
5. Interest/dividends (1099-INT, 1099-DIV)
Yes
No
6. State/local tax refund (1099-G)
Yes
No
7. Alimony income or separation maintenance payments
Yes
Date of decree
No
8. Self-employment income (1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, Cash)
Yes
No
**If you have any expenses relating to your self-employment income, PLEASE SEE VOLUNTEER for an expense sheet**
9. Income for work not reported on Forms W-2/1099
Yes
No
10. Did you receive 1099-K?
Yes
- in exchange for performing any services and goods?
Yes
No
No
10a. Why did you receive 1099-K?
11. Did you earn income outside California?
Yes
No
12. Transactions of stocks/bonds/real estate (1099-S, 1099-B)
Yes
No
13. Disability income (insurance/workers comp) (Forms 1099-R, W-2)
Yes
No
14. Pension, annuity, IRA distributions (IRS)(1099-R)
Yes
No
15. Did you withdraw from your IRA or other retirement accounts?
Yes
No
15a. If you answered Yes to question 15, please select the reason for withdrawal
Normal Distribution (RMD)
Rollover
Other: (please write in)
16. Unemployment compensation (Form 1099-G)
Yes
No
17. Social Security, Railroad Retirement Board (SSA-1099, RRB-1099)
Yes
No
18. Income (or loss) from rental property
Yes
No
19. Other income (gambling/lottery W2-G, prizes/awards, jury duty, Schedule K-1, etc.)
Yes
No
21. Have you received or paid any cryptocurrency (example bitcoin) in exchange for performing any services?
Yes
No
22. Are you between the ages of 18-24 years old?
Yes
No
23. Were you a part of the Foster Youth Program?
Yes
No
1. Rent (you could qualify for the California Renter's Credit)
Yes
No
2. Was your home rental considered subsidized housing?
Yes
No
3. Alimony or separation maintenance payments
Yes
Date of decree
No
4. Contributions to a retirement account
Yes
No
5. Post secondary education expenses (1098-T)
Yes
No
6. Medical expenses
Yes
No
7. Home mortgage interest (1098)
Yes
No
8. Student loan interest (Form 1098-E)
Yes
No
9. Real estate taxes or personal property taxes (1098)
Yes
No
10. Charitable contributions
Yes
a. Amount of contributions $
b. How was this contribution made (circle all that apply)
Cash
Check
Credit Card
No
11. Child or dependent care expenses such as daycare
Yes
No
12. For supplies as an educator (i.e., teacher, teacher's aide, counselor, etc.) (Form 1098-E)
Yes
No
1. Health Savings Account (5498-SA, 1099-SA, W2 with Code W in box 12)
Yes
a. Was your HSA used for medical expenses?
Yes
No
No
2. Have debt cancelled/forgiven/Credit card/mortgage (1099-C, 1099-A)
Yes
No
3. Buy, sell, foreclose (COD) your home (Form 1099-A)
Yes
No
4. Has Earned Income Credit (EIC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC) disallowed a prior year?
Yes
Which year?
No
5. Purchase/install energy-efficient home items (such as windows, etc.)
Yes
How much did you pay?
No
6. Other (example: purchased a new vehicle,etc.)
Yes
No
7. Live in an area that was affected by a natural disaster
Yes
If yes where?
No
8. Estimated tax payments for 2025
How much did you pay 4/15? $
How much did you pay 6/15? $
How much did you pay 9/15? $
How much did you pay 1/15? $
9. A "capital loss carryover" (on Form 1040 Schedule D)
Yes
No
10. Receive the First Time Homebuyers Credit in 2008 (interest free $7500 loan)
Yes
No
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