Tax Return Preparer Due Diligence Compliance Checklist
Use this form to document the due diligence steps completed while preparing a tax return, including reviewer details, return identification, checklist items, findings, and completion confirmation.
Preparer Information
Preparer Name
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Firm/Company Name
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Preparer Contact Email
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example@example.com
Return Identification
Client Name or Client Code
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Tax Year / Return Year
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Return Type
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Please Select
Individual
Business
Amended
Other
Due Diligence Checklist
Identity verification performed
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Reviewed government-issued identification
Reviewed prior-year return details
Verified taxpayer contact information
Other
Information sources reviewed
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Interview with taxpayer
Prior-year return
Wage and income documents
Tax organizer or questionnaire
Other
Dependency and household details confirmed, if applicable
Dependents listed and reviewed
Relationship and residency details confirmed
Household support test reviewed
Not applicable
Other
Due diligence review completed
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Income documents reviewed
Deduction and credit support reviewed
Inconsistencies or missing items followed up
Additional clarification obtained
Other
Findings and Follow-up
Discrepancies or missing information found
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Actions taken to resolve issues
Any return items still unresolved?
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Please Select
No
Yes
Certification and Completion
Certification: I confirm the due diligence checklist for this return was completed
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Confirmed
Submission Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Submit
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