{"id":9697,"date":"2019-01-18T19:05:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T19:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9697"},"modified":"2019-01-18T19:05:59","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T19:05:59","slug":"tips-for-a-smooth-tax-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9697","title":{"rendered":"Tips for a Smooth Tax Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_9679\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9679\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9679\" src=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/8bb02f20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/8bb02f20.jpg 600w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/8bb02f20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/8bb02f20-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/8bb02f20-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9pure-life-pictures \/ stock.Adobe.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>(StatePoint) Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don\u2019t miss the deadline or let this crucial to-do loom large over your head.<\/p>\n<p>To have a smooth tax season, consider the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Getting Started Early:<\/strong> If you can, get a head start on your taxes. Filing early is a good tactic for anyone, but particularly those with evolving or complex financial circumstances Not only will doing so help you prevent the anxiety that comes with procrastination, you\u2019ll receive your refund early &#8212; if you\u2019re due one &#8212; or give yourself time to prepare to pay any owed taxes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Relying on Old Tricks:<\/strong> When it comes to tax preparation, sometimes, using old-school methods is the best way to go. Whether you are just getting started on crunching those numbers or you\u2019re finalizing all the information, a printing calculator like Casio\u2019s HR-170RC includes features that can aid in tax preparation and submission. This model also has some newer tools, like a built-in tax feature that lets you store a frequently-used rate and pull it up at-will, slicing your calculation times by an impressive margin. Other functions include: a reprint key, a check function to scroll up to 150 steps of previous calculations, a grand total function for quick correction of mis-entries, currency exchange calculations and cost\/sell\/margin calculations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Doing Research:<\/strong> The list of what is tax deductible is more extensive than you might realize, so do your research. Keeping good records throughout the year of your expenditures can help you take advantage of these opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Having a Refund Plan:<\/strong> Don\u2019t just let your checking account absorb your tax refund only to spend it on an impulse buy. Whether you invest the money in your retirement, sock it safely away for a rainy day or put it towards the purchase of a big-ticket item, such as the down payment of a house, having a plan for your tax refund can help you make the most of the money.<\/p>\n<p>This year, have a fuss-free tax season. With a little planning, you can file your taxes efficiently, without headache and at the greatest benefit to your finances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(StatePoint) Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don\u2019t miss the deadline or let this crucial to-do loom large over your head. To have a smooth tax season, consider the following: \u2022 Getting Started Early: If you can, get a head start on your taxes. 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