{"id":22062,"date":"2023-03-23T18:33:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T23:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=22062"},"modified":"2023-06-01T08:19:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:19:29","slug":"7-smart-reasons-to-do-your-own-taxes-before-april-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/7-smart-reasons-to-do-your-own-taxes-before-april-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Smart Reasons To Do Your Own Taxes Before April 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 16px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DIY is for more than just home projects. Do-it-yourself taxes are the new hot thing in the market today! Don\u2019t automatically assume that you need to go to an accountant\u2019s office to do your taxes.\u00a0 Most people are more than capable of preparing their own returns using tax software, even first-time filers.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a> has made doing taxes easier for millions and millions of taxpayers since 1999.\u00a0There\u2019s no sitting in a crowded office waiting your turn because you will be filing from the comfort of your home (just don&#8217;t get distracted by Netflix).\u00a0 We guarantee your biggest possible refund and offer step-by-step guidance. If you\u2019ve never done your own taxes before, here are some good reasons to start now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-1-it-s-cheaper-than-hiring-a-professional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. It&#8217;s cheaper than hiring a professional<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average tax preparer charges $176 to file a non-itemized Form 1040 and state return.\u00a0 With an online tax preparation service, you can do your taxes yourself for a lot less money.\u00a0 In fact, hardworking Americans with a basic tax situation can file a FREE federal return with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-2-free-customer-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. FREE customer support<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ezTaxReturn makes doing your taxes as easy and stress-free as possible by offering simple step-by-step guidance.\u00a0 We use language that&#8217;s easy to understand and ask questions designed to help you maximize your refund. Less than 10% of people who use our program ever need customer support, but we have bilingual representatives standing by just in case.\u00a0 \u00a0You can either ask a question using our secure portal or request a callback, whichever is convenient for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-3-uncle-sam-owes-you-a-refund\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Uncle Sam owes you a refund<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people who file a tax return get a <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/7-smart-ways-to-spend-your-tax-refund\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">refund<\/a>.\u00a0 So far in 2023, more than 49 million tax refunds have been issued.\u00a0That\u2019s extra money you can save or use to pay bills.\u00a0However, the only way to get your hands on the cash is to file a tax return.\u00a0 The good news is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a> makes it easy for you to do your own taxes even if you\u2019ve never done taxes yourself before. We help you get all the credits and deductions the law allows so you receive the biggest possible refund. Combining e-file with direct deposit is the fastest way to get your money.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-4-you-don-t-want-to-become-a-victim-of-tax-fraud\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. You don\u2019t want to become a victim of tax fraud<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longer you wait to do your taxes, the more time criminals have to file a fraudulent return on your behalf.\u00a0 Remember, taxpayers can only file one federal return per year, so if they file using your information before you file, you can kiss your refund goodbye.\u00a0 Your return will be rejected when you try to file, and the crook will be off to find their next victim.\u00a0 Don\u2019t leave anything to chance, the best way to file your taxes online is with ezTaxReturn.com.\u00a0 It\u2019s fast, easy and you may qualify for a FREE federal return.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-5-you-can-get-tax-help-in-spanish\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. You can get tax help in Spanish<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxes are confusing enough without language barriers getting in the way. So, we&#8217;ve expanded our service to help the Spanish-speaking community. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/es?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a> is now available in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/es?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>. File your taxes online without the worry of something getting lost in translation. We&#8217;ll guide you every step of the way and if you need help, one of our bilingual customer service representatives can lend you a hand. All ezTaxReturn customers get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/es\/why-us\/free-us-phone-support.html\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE customer support<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-6-you-can-file-now-and-pay-later\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. You can file now and pay later<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting until the last minute to file begs for rushing to make a mistake. The closer you get to the deadline, the more competition you\u2019ll encounter. If you forgot a record needed for a credit or deduction, you\u2019ll have to scramble. If you need customer support, you may have to wait in line. And if you\u2019re surprised by an unexpected <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-pay-your-tax-bill\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax bill<\/a>, you may not have the time you need to come up with the cash.\u00a0That translates into extra cost for penalties and interest. Filing early saves you hassle and stress.\u00a0Maybe trimming non-essential expenses from your budget will help pay the unexpected bill or maybe you\u2019ll need to get a part-time job to cover your debt.\u00a0 But the earlier you file, the more time you\u2019ll have time to weigh your options.\u00a0Then you can send the IRS a check, pay by credit card or have the funds withdrawn on a specific date.\u00a0Or you can plan to apply for an installment agreement and make monthly payments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-7-like-it-or-not-you-re-required-to-file-anyway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. 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There\u2019s no software to download or install, and no prior tax knowledge needed.\u00a0 If you\u2019re unfamiliar with how to file your taxes online, here\u2019s how it works.\u00a0 Simply gather your tax documents and head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a> to create an account.\u00a0 We\u2019ll ask basic questions which you\u2019ll answer using the information from your tax documents.\u00a0 Think of it as taking an open book test.\u00a0 Based on your answers, the program will complete the appropriate forms and calculations.\u00a0 Once you\u2019re done, tell us how you want to receive your refund and e-file your return.\u00a0 Within 24 hours, your return will be accepted, and you can start tracking your refund.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a>, we make it <strong>fast and ez<\/strong> to get your biggest possible refund!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=7reasonstofile&amp;gid=7reasonstofile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIY is for more than just home projects. 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