Need help preparing your tax return?
The federal government estimates that 60% of individuals use paid preparers to complete and submit their tax returns. If you are one of these people, it’s important to get started right away so you can have a successful tax return experience. This year, 2017 federal tax returns (or applications for an extension) are due on April 17, 2018 (because April 15th is a Sunday and April 16th is a holiday in Washington, D.C.). But even with this slight delay, you still need to start promptly. Read more: 10 Steps To Tax Preparation https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/tax_prep.asp#ixzz5Aaq7NfG6 Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook
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