Q: What guidelines does the Better Business Bureau have for preparing to file income taxes?
A: With April 17 approaching, it is time to start the tax filing process that we all know and love. This tax season, if you are planning to get assistance from a tax preparer or even if you are planning to do the legwork yourself, Better Business Bureau and the Internal Revenue Service recommend following these top 10 tax filing tips.
Start gathering your records: Round up any documents or forms you will need when filing your taxes: receipts, canceled checks and other documents that support income or deductions you are claiming on your return.
Be on the lookout: W-2s and 1099s should have arrived by now and you will need these to file your tax return.
Use Free File: Let Free File, www.irs.gov, do the hard work for you with brand-name tax software or online, with fill-in forms. Everyone can find an option to prepare their tax return and e-file it for free.