What to bring to your local VITA or TCE site

  • Original photo identification for you and your spouse (if married filing jointly), such as a:
    • Valid U.S driver’s license
    • Employer ID
    • School ID
    • State ID (U.S.)
    • Military ID
    • National ID
    • Visa
    • Passport
  • Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
    • Note: If you need to request a replacement card or update your Social Security record, go to Social Security number & card to find the best way to do this.
  • An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) notice CP-01A, We assigned you an identity protection personal identification number (IP PIN) for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number (SSN)
  • Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
  • Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
  • Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-MISC) from all employers
  • Social Security Benefit Statements (SSA-1099), if applicable
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
  • A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
  • Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit, such as a blank check
  • Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number, such as their SSN or business EIN
  • Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
  • Forms 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement
  • Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
  • To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms