Reading, Pennsylvania and the surrounding communities

New Client Checklist

Everything you need to gather for a smooth, fast, and accurate tax filing season.

  • Personal Identification: A copy of your Driver's License or State ID (The IRS requires this to securely e-file your return).
  • Prior Year Return: A copy of your last filed tax return (if you are a new client to Oakes Tax Service).
  • Income Documents: All W-2 forms from your employers.
  • Retirement & Pension Income: Form 1099-R (for pensions, annuities, or IRA distributions) and Social Security Statements (Form SSA-1099).
  • Investment Income: Form 1099-INT (Interest), 1099-DIV (Dividends), or 1099-B (Brokerage sales).
  • Direct Deposit Info: A voided check or your bank account and routing numbers so you can receive your tax refund as fast as possible.
  • Dependent Information: Names, dates of birth, and Social Security cards/numbers for your children or dependants.

*Please note: To better serve our individual and family filers, we no longer accept small business receipts, Schedule C self-employment records, or rental property documents.

Call (610) 929-2515 or email: oakestaxes@outlook.com to make an appointment.


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