Tax Tips for lost Receipts.

For some of the lost receipts that you can't find, try this.

Call the vendor and ask for a copy.

The phone companies will give you the info right over the phone.

So will Cell phone providers.

Medical and pharmacies will give you a printout for the year.

Credit card interest will be on your last statement. 

Banks will give you the amount of your mortgage interest if you just ask.

Many receipts can be reproduced if you ask the vendor. 

You could always just guess, but you could be wrong and guess low.  A few quick phone calls can get you on the right track with most all of your deduction.