TAX PREPARATION CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESSES

  • Cash on hand at December 31
  • Copies of December bank statements with reconciliations
  • Detailed Accounts Receivable report (if applicable)
  • Inventory details at end of year (if applicable)
  • Copy of invoice for any purchase of equipment, vehicles, improvements, etc that may be required to be depreciated ($1,000 or more)
  • Mileage for each vehicle used for business, preferably beginning/ending mileage and percentage used
  • Prepaid Expenses (if applicable)
  • Detailed Accounts Payable report (if applicable)
  • Customer Deposits report and/or details
  • Statements representing 12-31 balances for:
         Credit Cards
         Notes Payable (equipment, vehicles, banks, etc.)
  • Copy of December sales tax return
  • Reports representing Accrued Payroll (if applicable)
  • W-2’s and W-3
  • Year-to-Date report of paid wages
  • Copies of 1099’s if self-prepared
  • Change in ownership (provide documentation)
  • Change in entity (provide documentation)
  • NOTE: (if applicable) are for those businesses reporting on an accrual basis.