Due Diligence Packet

Take the guesswork out of documenting due diligence with the 2026 Interactive Due Diligence Packet

This browser-based tool helps tax professionals conduct more thorough client interviews, document follow-up questions, identify potential red flags, and create an organized record for the client file.

The packet includes:

• Client and preparer information
• Credits and filing positions claimed
• Dependent qualification, residency, support, and custody questions
• EITC, CTC/ACTC, and Head of Household documentation
• Schedule C and self-employment due diligence
• Income and expense verification
• Recordkeeping and red-flag follow-ups
• American Opportunity Tax Credit due diligence
• Sworn statement sections
• Monthly income reconstruction tools for common industries
• Interview notes and preparer documentation
• Print and PDF export options
• Locally saved progress in the user’s browser

Designed for tax professionals who want a more consistent, organized, and defensible due diligence process.

Disclaimer

This packet is provided for educational and documentation purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, or compliance advice and does not replace Form 8867, applicable IRS forms or instructions, Treasury regulations, professional judgment, or a tax preparer’s obligation to make reasonable inquiries.

Use of this packet does not guarantee compliance, prevent penalties, or protect a return from examination or audit. The paid preparer remains responsible for verifying information, resolving incomplete or inconsistent responses, maintaining required records, applying current tax law, and determining whether a taxpayer qualifies for any filing status, deduction, or credit.

Tax laws, forms, penalties, and IRS guidance may change. Users should confirm all information using current IRS resources before preparing or filing a return. Users are also responsible for protecting taxpayer information and complying with all applicable privacy, security, and data-retention requirements.

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