{"id":555,"date":"2015-08-19T16:05:42","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T20:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etax.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2015-08-17T16:06:24","modified_gmt":"2015-08-17T20:06:24","slug":"next-years-tax-preparation-starts-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etax.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/19\/next-years-tax-preparation-starts-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Year\u2019s Tax Preparation Starts Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re probably not thinking about filing next year\u2019s taxes already, but if you start organizing your documents now, you can avoid a lot of stress and headaches when the next season comes. Tax preparation doesn\u2019t begin on January 1st<\/sup>, but is instead a year-round activity that can make filing your taxes a breeze when it comes time. If you want stress free filing, follow these five tips<\/a> throughout the year:<\/p>\n

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  1. Make Sure You Have The Right Withholdings: <\/strong>You should check with your human resources department or finance office to ensure your information is up to date and accurate. You may owe taxes or you may be paying too much, so it\u2019s important to double check your W-4.<\/li>\n
  2. Keep Your Old Returns Safe:<\/strong> Even though you have already filed last year\u2019s return, it doesn\u2019t mean you can forget about it. Instead you should store them in a safe place with all supporting documents, as you may need to refer to them again. Just be sure they are separated from this year\u2019s tax documents.<\/li>\n
  3. Establish an Organized Filing System:<\/strong> By creating a simple filing system for your taxes and receipts, you can eliminate a big headache at tax time. Don\u2019t just stuff everything into a single envelope. You\u2019ll find it\u2019s easier if you label and sort your receipts as they accrue rather than trying to figure it all out when filing.<\/li>\n
  4. Keep All Documents Together: <\/strong>It\u2019s not just your W-2 that is important at tax time. You may receive other documents from your employer such as a 1099 or an investment statement. By keeping these forms in a safe and secure location, you won\u2019t need to find duplicates last minute. Also, be sure to keep all receipts and documents pertaining to deductible expenses.<\/li>\n
  5. Decide the Date Early:<\/strong> Mark your calendar with a committed date, most likely in February when all tax documents should have been received. This way you have a goal, and you\u2019re more likely to prepare ahead of time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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