Well it is tax time again and we all know what that means. Whether you can expect your taxes to be an easy breeze or a complicated mess, no one likes them, and we all put it off. What about it is so bad? I think it is a combination of factors. Mostly I think it is the act of having to go back and find all our old receipts and documents. We don’t like being reminded of the past, and digging out paperwork is definitely going to send you for a trip down memory road.
So what can we do to make this a more enjoyable experience? Personally I like using software that guides you through the whole process. I try to have everything organized beforehand, then I just plug in the numbers as prompted. Unfortunately, sometimes there are several places where the same numbers can go. That can definitely get confusing. This is where filing early can come in handy. If you have the time to calm down and just work on taxes patiently then the whole experience will be less stressful.
So this year instead of avoiding your taxes and putting them off to the very last second, try a new method this year. Get started early, work on it over several days, and resolve to enjoy the experience rather than dread it. I swear you won’t regret it.
Leah Day
