Before I see my accountant, what should I have ready?

A checklist of what to gather and the questions most worth your accountant’s time this year.


When to use
A few weeks before tax time, while there’s still room to find a missing document.
Time
10 min

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Preparation for a qualified accountant or tax adviser, not tax advice. Rules change every year and differ by country.

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I’m meeting my accountant about my taxes for in . Don’t tell me what to claim or how to file. Help me prepare so the meeting is short and useful. Ask me up to six questions, one at a time, about what changed in my life and income this year: work, home, family, side income, big purchases or sales. Then give me two lists: the documents and figures to gather, and up to eight questions for my accountant, most important first. Tax rules change and differ by country, so say which year’s rules you’re assuming, flag anything you’re unsure about, and phrase uncertain points as questions for the accountant, not as facts.

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