Tips for Filing Your Taxes With Tax Day less than a month away, many people will soon begin scrambling to make sure their forms are completed before midnight on April 15. But filing your taxes doesn’t have to be such a dreaded event.
Here are some tips from the IRS to help make your filing experience easier:
1. Gather your records in advance. Make sure you have all the records you need, including W-2s and 1099s. Don’t forget to save a copy for your files.
2. Get the right forms. They’re available around the clock on the IRS Web site at www.IRS.gov.
3. Take your time. Don’t forget to leave room for a coffee break when filling out your tax return as rushing can mean making a mistake.
4. Double-check your math and verify all Social Security numbers. These are among the most common errors found on tax returns. Taking care will reduce your chance of hearing from the IRS and speed up your refund.
5. Get the fastest refund. When you file early, you receive your refund faster. When you choose direct deposit, you receive your refund sooner than waiting for a check.
Source: The Internal Revenue Service |
