TAX RETURN CHECKLIST -
For Individuals with Sole Proprietor Businesses

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Everyone is concerned about the cost of accounting fees. To save you money on your return, please follow the guidelines below.

1.  Reconcile all your checkbooks and savings accounts before you send us your QuickBooks file.

2.  Reconcile all your credit cards before you send us your QuickBooks file.

3.  If you have paid for expenses personally, and they are NOT reflected in QuickBooks, please give us a list including the date of purchase, what was purchased and how much it costs.

4.  If you use a personal vehicle for your business - we need:

a. The make and model of the vehicle

b. The date first used for business

c. The total mileage

d. The total business mileage

e. The distance to your place of work - and the total number of commuting miles.

5.  If you have a business car that has any personal use - we need:

a. The total business miles

b. The total personal miles

6.  Send us copies of:

a. All credit card statements that include 12/31/07

b. All bank statements that include 12/31/07

c. All line of credit statements that include 12/31/07

d. Any loan statement that includes 12/31/07

e. Send us copies of all new lease agreements that you entered into in 2007.

f. Send us a copy of your corporation’s annual minutes.

g. Payroll reports (all quarters), if we didn’t do the returns.

h. December 2007 sales tax report.

i. Your QuickBooks back-up file. (.qbb file) Please do not send an accountant’s copy.


This list is for your business return. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail.

 

Jean DeKraker, CPA, PC - Phoenix, Arizona

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