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W-2 tax document checklist

Organize every form and receipt you need for your 2026 return, then grab a downloadable copy to share or annotate.

Income forms

  • W-2s from each employer
  • 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, and brokerage year-end summaries
  • 1099-SA (HSA) and 5498 (IRA contribution confirmations)

Household benefits

  • Form 1095 health coverage letters
  • Childcare statements with provider EIN and address
  • Education Form 1098-T plus receipts for qualified expenses

Itemized deduction support

  • Mortgage statements (Form 1098) and property tax bills
  • Charitable donation acknowledgements over $250
  • Energy-efficient home upgrade receipts and certificates

Payments and adjustments

  • IRA or HSA contribution confirmations made before April 15
  • IRS Direct Pay or state estimated payment confirmations
  • Prior-year refund statements to reconcile carryovers
Filing timeline for the 2026 season
CountdownWhat to tackle
30 days before filing
  • Match W-2 totals to final pay stubs
  • Confirm mailing address and direct deposit details
  • Review your 2025 return for carryovers or estimates
21 days before filing
  • Enter income forms into your tax software
  • Upload deduction receipts and categorize them
  • List outstanding questions (stock sales, ESPP, bonuses)
14 days before filing
  • Double-check Social Security numbers for everyone
  • Verify routing/account numbers for refunds or payments
  • Run the software's built-in error check and review alerts
7 days before filing
  • Review the full return with your spouse or partner
  • Compare refund/payment results against 2025
  • Schedule IRS or state payments if you expect a balance
Filing day
  • Submit the e-file and save the acceptance confirmation
  • Archive a PDF of the full return in your 2026 tax hub
  • Back up receipts and notes to cloud storage

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