Double-check your work.

Errors in tax preparation and on tax returns account for millions of dollars that taxpayers could have saved every year. Remember to double-check everything. It’s important not to miss anything because it will cause a lot of trouble later. It’s better to spend some time now on it rather than to spend the entire time on it later. If you don't receive your Form W-2 by January 31st contact your employer. If you don't receive your Form W-2 by February 15th contact the IRS for assistance at 1-800-829-1040.

Generally, your tax return is due on April 15th of each year. A tax return delivered to the IRS by mail after the due date for the tax return is considered timely filed if the tax return was postmarked on or before the due date of the tax return. Whether you have to file a tax return depends on your filing status, age, and gross income. There are five different filing statuses: Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Separate, Married Filing Jointly, and Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Child. There are four types of non-business tax that you can deduct on your tax return - income tax, Sales tax, real estate tax and personal property tax.