How to prepare for tax season
The deadline is fixed and the documents are scattered. Collecting them monthly turns a stressful weekend into a routine hour.
What matters here
- Keep a folder or note for the tax year
- Record deductible expenses as they happen
- Collect documents in one place monthly
- Reconcile income against statements
- File early or request an extension deliberately
Year-round capture
One note per tax year with a line per document: what it is, where it is and whether it has arrived. Fifteen minutes a month prevents the January archaeology of searching email for a form.
Categories that match the form
Use the same categories the return uses, not ones that make sense to you. Mismatched categories mean re-sorting everything at the end, which is the expensive part.
The deadline decision
If you need an extension, request it early and knowingly. An extension you planned for is administration; one you discover on the day is a problem.
Frequently asked questions
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