{"id":28184,"date":"2023-03-24T17:09:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T22:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=28184"},"modified":"2023-06-01T08:06:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:06:36","slug":"6-tips-to-reduce-tax-time-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/6-tips-to-reduce-tax-time-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Reduce Tax-Time Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Since your taxes aren\u2019t due until April 18th<\/sup>, you may be tempted to put it on the backburner for a while.\u00a0 But doing things at the last minute always makes it more stressful.\u00a0 As the clock winds down, you\u2019ll be kicking yourself and wishing you started sooner.\u00a0 Filing as early as possible is just one way to reduce tax-time stress.\u00a0 Here are some other things you can do to protect your sanity and make filing easier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Get organized ahead of time<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The more organized you are, the less you\u2019ll have to scramble when it\u2019s time to file.\u00a0 Our tax prep checklist<\/a> can help you gather what you need. Hopefully, you\u2019ve already been keeping track of your expenses throughout the year if you plan to itemize. Losing important receipts can cause you to miss out on valuable tax breaks.\u00a0 By now, you should\u2019ve received your W-2<\/a>, 1099s and other tax documents needed to prepare your return.\u00a0 If you still haven\u2019t received yours, check out “Missing Your W-2? Here\u2019s What to Do<\/a>“.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Use tax software to e-file <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The IRS is still dealing with a major backlog of prior year returns and it is anyone\u2019s guess when they\u2019ll catch up.\u00a0 Sending your return through snail mail will only add to the pile and delay your refund or possibly cause a late payment.\u00a0 The fastest way to get your return in IRS hands is to e-file.\u00a0 Use ezTaxReturn to do your taxes online in English<\/a> or Spanish<\/a>. You may even qualify for a FREE federal return. Within 24 hours, you\u2019ll get IRS acceptance, and you won\u2019t have to worry about your taxes again until next year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Report all your income<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you earned money working a traditional job or the gig economy<\/a>, all income must be reported on your tax return.\u00a0 The IRS receives reports on all the income you earn.\u00a0 When you file, their computer program matches the information to your return to make sure everything has been reported.\u00a0 So it\u2019s in your best interest to be accurate about reporting your income,\u00a0 underreporting can result in penalties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Double check your work<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Math isn\u2019t everyone\u2019s strong suit and that’s okay.\u00a0 Using tax software can reduce tax time stress and mistakes<\/a>.\u00a0 It can even help you claim tax breaks you may not even know exist.\u00a0 Always double check your entries to make sure they match what\u2019s on your tax documents.\u00a0 You must enter accurate information to get accurate results. Pay special attention to names, social security numbers and banking information.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t gamble with your taxes.\u00a0 If you have a question, it\u2019s better to ask for help rather than play the guessing game.\u00a0 ezTaxReturn filers get FREE customer support. Get the answers you need quickly, so you can finish your taxes stress-free.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you just want to know your refund status, go to IRS.gov and use the \u201cWhere\u2019s My Refund?<\/a>\u201d tool.\u00a0 It\u2019s updated daily, usually overnight, and it can tell you when to expect your money.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Get your refund fast with direct deposit<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The fastest way to get your tax refund<\/a> is to have it direct deposited into your bank account.\u00a0 Most people will receive their refund within 21 days if they file an accurate return.\u00a0 So, do your taxes now at ezTaxReturn<\/a>. It only takes 30 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Since your taxes aren\u2019t due until April 18th, you may be tempted to put it on the backburner for a while.\u00a0 But doing things at the last minute always makes it more stressful.\u00a0 As the clock winds down, you\u2019ll be kicking yourself and wishing you started sooner.\u00a0 Filing as early as possible is just one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":33701,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"\n6 Tips to Reduce Tax-Time Stress<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Filing as early as possible is just one way to reduce tax-time stress.\u00a0Here are some things you can do to make your tax filing easier.\" 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