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Afrontar el d\u00eda de los impuestos como un profesional<\/h1>\n\n
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What is your favorite season of the year? It probably isn\u2019t tax season. With the time and energy spent to complete your taxes on time, it\u2019s no wonder adults hate this yearly venture. Add to that the fact that finances are the No. 1 stressor of most Americans, and you have a recipe for anxiety. Since April 18 is the deadline for submitting your 2021 taxes, here are a few pointers in case you\u2019re in the weeds trying to understand the difference between a 1040X and a 1040 EZ.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Start tackling your taxes early<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Most experts agree that the best thing you can do to minimize tax stress is to start early. If you wait until April to begin your taxes\u2014if you\u2019re eagerly reading this, desperate for help, it\u2019s obviously too late for you, so remember this tip next year!\u2014you may find that you\u2019re missing documents (panic!), most accountants are booked (panic!), or in your rushing to do them yourself, you miss something that could be a red flag for an audit (panic!). Procrastination just created a perfect storm for errors and elevated stress. Begin your taxes in February, after you\u2019ve received all your tax documents. This way, you will have a few months to slowly work your way through everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Don\u2019t try to do it all at once<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Preparing your taxes can be overwhelming, especially if you decide to sit down bang out everything at once. Who has time for that? Or enough sanity to decipher the tax code? Instead, focus on doing a little at a time to reduce your chances of making mistakes or becoming overwhelmed by the swirl of numbers, abbreviations, and forms.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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There are plenty of services that provide help to people completing their yearly taxes. You may want to hire an accountant, especially if you\u2019re a business owner. Again, this is a great option if you start early, as accountants tend to book fast this time of year. If you are going to file taxes yourself, use an online or computer-based service to help you, such as H&R Block, TurboTax or FreeTaxUSA. Don\u2019t forget that the IRS offers free online services<\/a> as well for those earning $73,000 or less, available in both English and Spanish. The IRS also offers free tax services<\/a> to those who qualify by making $57,000 or less, have a disability, or speak limited English.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Many accountants and tax-prep services also offer advice on how to get a better refund next year or how to set aside money to pay your taxes. Some services even allow you the option to put your current refund toward next year\u2019s tax payment, should you want that. Either way, planning ahead will help to ease your financial burden when it comes to paying taxes the following year. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Whether you are just beginning to tackle your taxes this close to the deadline (we hope not!) or you have had them done for a few months now, take advantage of our tips to make your overall experience less stressful next tax season. Don\u2019t procrastinate, understand your options and plan ahead to ensure you\u2019re making wise financial decisions to help you experience less stress this time of year.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tax season is nobody\u2019s favorite time of year, but it doesn\u2019t have to be pure misery. 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