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→TT-2008-01: SEVEN WAYS TO GET A JUMP START ON YOUR TAXES
# 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.
# 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.
# Get the right forms. They’re available around the clock on the IRS Web site, [http://irs.gov/ IRS.gov].
# Get the right forms. They’re available around the clock on the IRS Web site, [http://irs.gov/ IRS.gov].
# 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.
# Take your time. Don’t forget to leave room for a [http://www.mywikibiz.com/coffee/ coffee] break when filling out your tax return as rushing can mean making a mistake.
# 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.
# 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.
# E-filing is easy. E-filing catches math errors and provides confirmation your return has been received and gives you a faster refund.
# E-filing is easy. E-filing catches math errors and provides confirmation your return has been received and gives you a faster refund.
Are you concerned that your efforts to get ready early may be affected by the Alternative Minimum Tax legislation passed by Congress in December? Most individuals will not be impacted, so it is still a good idea to get an early start on your preparations. Even if you are filing one of five forms affected by the recent legislation, the IRS expects to be ready for your return by February 11. You can review a list of the impacted forms and find out the latest news about when the IRS will be ready for your return at [http://irs.gov/ IRS.gov].
Are you concerned that your efforts to get ready early may be affected by the Alternative Minimum Tax legislation passed by Congress in December? Most individuals will not be impacted, so it is still a good idea to get an early start on your preparations. Even if you are filing one of five forms affected by the recent legislation, the IRS expects to be ready for your return by February 11. You can review a list of the impacted forms and find out the latest news about when the IRS will be ready for your return at [http://irs.gov/ IRS.gov].
== TT-2008-02: SHOULD YOU FILE A TAX RETURN? ==
== TT-2008-02: SHOULD YOU FILE A TAX RETURN? ==