7 ways to make this tax season the easiest ever

You can make filing taxes easier

Filing taxes is never very much fun. In fact, it's right up there with getting a root canal in terms of enjoyable activities. After all, you have to do lots of math, deal with endless paperwork, and understand arcane rules for credits and deductions. Then to top it off there's always the chance you'll owe money or be audited and end up in an even bigger bureaucratic nightmare.

The good news is, you don't just have to spend your time dreading tax filing season. You can take steps right now to make tax filing easier so the process is a lot more painless. Here are seven of those steps you should consider following so that getting your forms into the IRS won't be such a big hassle.

Anything you can do to make tax filing easier is worth the effort

Planning in advance, staying organized, and learning the new tax rules should make your life a lot simpler. Making these small efforts will help ensure that when it actually comes time to file your forms, the process is a breeze.

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