{"id":1121,"date":"2016-01-04T16:01:22","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T22:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=1121"},"modified":"2017-10-16T14:02:42","modified_gmt":"2017-10-16T19:02:42","slug":"getting-your-clients-tax-data-in-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/practice-management\/getting-your-clients-tax-data-in-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Clients Tax Data in Order"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your office is probably geared up and ready for tax return season. Your tax software is installed and ready to go. Your tax pros are up to speed on the latest tax developments. However, there\u2019s one thing still missing \u2013 that all-important tax data that will allow you to prepare accurate, complete and timely tax returns for your clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have sent tax data organizers to your clients well in advance of tax season, but now is a good time for a quick brush up \u2013 for both you and your clients \u2013 on the tax records that will be needed to substantiate the amounts reported on the 2015 tax return.<\/span><\/p>\n

Basic Tax Records<\/b> Tax records fall into three basic categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Income:<\/b> The majority of taxpayers will receive an annual statement of wages from their employers on Form W-2. This statement shows gross wages and deductions from their pay for Social Security and Medicare taxes, as well as both pre-tax and after tax voluntary deduction for items such as health insurance or union dues.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other, hand self-employed taxpayers will not receive Form W-2. They should receive Forms 1099-MISC for payments of $600 or more for services performed in the course of a client or customer\u2019s trade or business. (Attorney\u2019s fees paid in the course of a trade or business must be reported on Form 1099-MISC regardless of the amount.) Under current rules, self-employed and other business clients that accept credit cards will receive reports of those transaction on Form 1099-K.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, payments for services that are not connected with a client or customer\u2019s trade or business or charged to a credit card are not required to be reported. Therefore, the onus is on the self-employed taxpayer to keep track of payments received \u2014 and a good recordkeeping system is key. Moreover, a slipshod recordkeeping system may lead the IRS to question the accuracy of the taxpayer\u2019s reported income.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your clients may also have income from investments that may be reported to them on a variety of forms. These may include brokerage statements, mutual fund statements, bank statements, Forms K-1 from partnerships or S corporations, and 1099 forms. <\/span><\/p>\n

Personal deductions and credits:<\/b> A taxpayer\u2019s records should back up the purpose and amount of each expense for which a deduction or credit is claimed\u2014and proof that the payment was actually made.<\/span><\/p>\n

Special substantiation requirements apply to some common deductions and credits. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

Alimony:<\/b> Taxpayers who pay alimony should maintain a copy of the divorce decree, separate maintenance agreement, or other documents that specified the basis for the payments. They should also have a record of the name, address, and Social Security number of the ex-spouse to whom the payments were made. And, of course, they should have proof of the alimony payments. If the payments were made indirectly, the taxpayer\u2019s records should show the source and application of the payments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charitable contributions:<\/b> To back up deductions for charitable contributions, taxpayers will need cancelled checks and other proof of payment showing the donee\u2019s name and the date and amount of the contribution. In addition, for contributions of $250 or more to a particular charity, a taxpayer must get a written acknowledgement from the charity; a cancelled check is not enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contributions of property are also subject to special substantiation rules. In addition to proof of the donation (and an acknowledgement for gifts of $250 or more), the taxpayer must have documents showing a description of the property and the place the donation was made. Documentation should also include a description of the method used to determine the fair market value of the property, a signed copy of any appraisal reports, and a copy of any agreement with the charitable organization regarding the use of the property. For property valued at more than $5,000 (more than $10,000 for non-publicly traded stock), a qualifying appraisal is required.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dependent care credit:<\/b> To claim a dependent care credit, a taxpayer must provide the name, address, and taxpayer identification number for any person or organization that is engaged to provide care for a child or dependent. Taxpayer can use Form W-10, Dependent Care Provider\u2019s Identification and Certification, to obtain this information from the care provider. This information should be retained with the taxpayer\u2019s tax records.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mortgage interest:<\/b> Taxpayers who pay interest on a home mortgage will generally receive a Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement, from their lender. However, some taxpayers with less conventional homes\u2014a boat or RV that\u2019s used as a first or second home, for example\u2014will not receive these statements. They should be alerted to obtain a summary of their annual loan interest from their lenders if the information does not appear on their final statements for the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Business expenses:<\/b> Self-employed business owners must keep records to show the amount, date, and business purpose of day-to-day business purchases and payments for services. And, course, records must establish proof of payment. The IRS is particularly skeptical of T&E expenses\u2014and it does not accept \u201cguesstimates.\u201d Taxpayers must back up each expense with a diary showing the amount, time, place, and business purpose of each expense. In the case of entertainment, the business relationship of the guests must also be noted. Receipts are also required for all lodging expenses and for any other expenses over $75.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do You Need to See Original Records?<\/b> In some cases, you may ask your clients for original records\u2014W-2s, 1099s, brokerage statements, and the like\u2014rather than run the risk of errors by having them summarize the information. In other cases, however, you may rely on a client\u2019s summary\u2014for example, of charitable deductions or T&E expenses. As a general rule, a preparer won\u2019t be subject to tax return preparer penalties if a return is based on information furnished by the client \u2014 even if that information turns out to be incorrect. However, there are situations where you should dig a little deeper. For example, while you don\u2019t have to examine a client\u2019s books and records to verify a client\u2019s information, the IRS says you must make reasonable inquiries if any information seems incorrect or incomplete. And, in cases where the tax law requires records to claim a deduction, you must get your client\u2019s assurance that those records exist. In all cases, your files should show that you asked the right questions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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