Friday, February 1, 2013

Getting ready for Tax Season

Every year, I look forward to tax season. Sure they can wait to be done until mid-April, but waiting until the last minute with respect to taxes is dumb. Taxes have to be squared away, so the sooner you do them the less likely you'll miss the date they need filed. Of course, most people have reasons for not doing their taxes until the last minute, but I am getting a return. I usually wait on the paperwork to come in by January 31, and start filing February 1st. Filing online is free if you don't make too much, but I usually like to look over the hardcopy forms and figure out my return before plugging numbers into H&R Block or Turbotax software that oversimplifies the process.
I got my W-2s, my 1099s, and statements regarding mortgage and student loan interest.
I didn't get a 1099 from Leapforce, since I didn't get enough $ to merit such a document. I am so weary of filing incorrectly, that research scenarios.  I will plug in numbers and make sure every penny I made is respectfully documented.
This tax season is jacked up, so I haven't been in a rush to dig for too much info on things not set into hardcopy file form, at least.
I've yet to call or set up an in person appointment with the IRS, but I'm well aware of the options that are available without having to pay big $, especially for something I can get for free. 

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