The following items are needed to prepare your tax return:
Driver's License or Photo I.D.
Social Security Card or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) for all members in your family
All W-2 Forms
If filing jointly, your spouse must be present Copy of prior year tax return (if applicable)
1099 Forms (if applicable)
1099-G Unemployment Benefits
1099-INT Interest from your bank
1099-R Pensions, Annuities, Retirement Plans
Account Numbers for electronic deposit of refund
You can get refund information about your federal income tax return through the IRS's secure website after they acknowledge receipt of your return. Where's my refund? is fast, easy and safe. You will need to enter 3 pieces of information from your filed return:
Your social security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Your filing status
The exact whole dollar amount of your expected refund
Note: It could take approximately 21 days for the IRS to release the funds. If you are looking for amended return information, please contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.