April 15th is right around the corner.
If you haven't already, you're probably eyeing paperwork--like your W-2, maybe a Form 1099, and other income or student loan statements--and procrastinating the tedious task of filing your taxes.
The good news is that brass can offer some encouragement to make the job a little less stressful.
- Free file is basically the coolest thing since sliced bread. The IRS will even help you find a company that offers free filing. (You don't actually free file directly with the IRS, but at other partner companies.) It's easy, does the math for you, and you don't have to mail anything. With free file, you can get your refund in as few as 10 days with direct deposit.
- Even better, you may be able to file your state taxes online for free as well. First check with the Department of Revenue in your state to see if they offer free file. If they do, then compare that list of companies to the list of companies that let you free file your federal returns. If you're lucky, you can find one that will do both, saving you time and energy.
- The AARP offers a free tax filing service called Tax-Aide. This program is designed for low- and middle-income folks of any age to get professional help with their taxes. Check on their site to see if there's a location near you.
The sooner you finish, the sooner you don't have to worry about it any more. When you're all done, you can send an encouraging tax-day eCard to your friends. Include a link back to this post so they know how quick and easy it can be!
-- Jennie
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