Sure, the deadline to file your taxes this year was extended a couple of days, but let's face it: Tax day can still be stressful if you're rushing to beat the clock. NFIB.com today has some some last-minute tips to help get you organized, and offers a list of commonly made mistakes made on tax returns:
Entering an incorrect tax amount from tax tables Listing incorrect or incomplete Social Security numbers for the filer and/or dependents Misspelling names or listing name changes not provided to the Social Security Administration Using an incorrect form Checking the wrong filing status
Also worth noting: Due to the Patriots Day holiday, residents of Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and the District of Columbia will have until Tuesday, April 18. Also, for idividual and business taxpayers severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina in certain parishes and counties until August 28. Of course, be sure to check with your accountant, tax advisor or IRS.gov for specific instructions regarding filing dates other than April 17 (next Monday).
Posted by Megan Goodchild on April 14, 2006 08:44 AM
