Prepare for 2009 taxes

Have these documents ready for your 2009 Taxes: -Your tax return from 2008 and the cost of preparing it, if prepared by someone other than yourself -Any forms that have W-2, 1098, 1099 etc. printed on them -The total amount of local and state taxes you paid in 2009 -All relevant social security numbers and birthdates required on your tax return (children, spouse, other dependents etc.) -Documentation of all contributions you made to retirement plans or IRAs -Any expenses related to your investments -The purchase date and total investment in all stocks or other property you sold -Records of additional income, such as rental property, a hobby, jury duty, alimony, gambling etc. -Expense and income documentation for work that is not already shown on your W-2 or 1099 -Income from unemployment and expenses related to your job search, if applicable -Expenses related to your job, such as publications, travel, tools, dues, uniform etc. -Records for personal property tax, real estate and mortgage interest -Total miles driven for medical purposes or charitable purposes -Non-cash charitable donation records -Amounts donated to charitable organizations, schools and religious establishments -Documentation to support higher education and childcare costs -Amounts paid for health care insurance and also to doctors, hospitals etc.