Getting your tax information together? Tax time is almost here, and it never hurts to start planning ahead. If you do your own taxes, you likely know that it can be a complicated process. It can be easy to make a mistake that leads to an expensive correction or even an audit. If the mistake causes you to underpay your taxes, you could face penalties, interest, or more.
Below are a few common mistakes to avoid this tax season.
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