Core bookkeeping reports

Provide the final profit & loss, balance sheet if applicable, general ledger or transaction detail if requested, and completed account reconciliations.

Income support

Organize sales reports, Forms 1099 received, payment-processor summaries, bank deposit information, and explanations for other business income.

Expense and vendor support

Provide requested expense detail, major invoices and receipts, contractor information, and documentation for unusual or material transactions.

Payroll and contractor records

Include payroll summaries, employer tax records, W-2/1099 filing information, and other records requested by your preparer.

Assets, loans, and owner activity

Organize major asset purchases and disposals, loan statements, financing documents, owner contributions, withdrawals, and other equity-related records.

Prior-year and government correspondence

Keep prior-year returns, notices, elections, state correspondence, and other items the preparer asks to review.

Official sources