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IRS Tax Tips Feb. 5, 2025

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Issue Number:  Tax Tip 2025-14

*Gathering records is the first step of tax preparation*

Taxpayers should start gathering and organizing records to get ready for filing their 2024 federal tax return [ [link removed] ]. They need all year-end income documents to help ensure they file a complete and accurate 2024 federal tax return and avoid refund delays.

The Get Ready [ [link removed] ] page on IRS.gov offers practical tips and resources to help taxpayers prepare. It highlights key updates and important steps for making tax filing easier in 2025.

*Documents*

Taxpayers should have all necessary records handy, such as W-2s, 1099s, receipts, canceled checks and other documents that support any income, deductions or credits reported on their tax return.

Most taxpayers should receive income documents including:


* Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
* Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income.
* Form 1099-INT, Interest Income.
* Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation.
* Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments – such as unemployment compensation or state tax refund.
* Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statements.

*IRS Online Account*

An IRS Online Account [ [link removed] ] makes it easy for taxpayers to quickly get the tax planning info they need. With an IRS Online Account, they can:


* View key details from their most recent tax return, such as adjusted gross income.
* Request an Identity Protection PIN.
* Get account transcripts to include wage and income records.
* Sign tax forms like powers of attorney or tax information authorizations.
* View and edit language preferences and alternative media.
* Receive and view notices and letters.
* View, make and cancel payments.

People should visit How to Register for Certain Online Self-Help Tools [ [link removed] ] for more information about how to create an IRS Online Account or how to reset the username or password.

*More information:*


* Tax Topic 418, Unemployment Compensation [ [link removed] ]
* Taxable income [ [link removed] ]
* What is taxable and nontaxable income? [ [link removed] ]

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