8 Ways to Survive the April 18th Tax Deadline

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Tax day is almost here! The last day to file your taxes is April 18th (Monday). April 18th is also the last day to make any IRA contributions or to file an extension.

If the tax deadline has crept up on you don’t worry, Wise Bread has several helpful articles to help you complete your taxes on time.

16 Great Tax Deductions You May Have Missed — If you made any non-cash charitable contributions this year or incurred any expenses relating to a job hunt, you can use these as deductions. So save some money on taxes and make sure to include these deductions.

Top 10 Red Flags That Trigger IRS Audits — Do you like to use round numbers or take advantage of the home office deduction? Then you are a prime target for an audit!

How to File Your First Tax Return — Find out all the documents you need and the most common problems you'll face as a first time tax payer.

15 Surprising Facts About Income Tax — Did you know that if you report a company for tax evasion, you can make some serious money? Or that the federal tax code is over 70,000 pages long? No wonder doing taxes is so confusing.

5 Things Tax Preparers Should Tell You — When you meet with your tax preparer, they should help you optimize your deductions, explain how your tax liability was calculated, and give you ideas for future tax planning.

5 Things Everyone Should Know About This Year’s Tax Changes — This year instead of being able to deduct up to $1,500 in energy credits, you can only deduct $500. Also, you can’t deduct over the counter medicines without a prescription.

5 Reasons Why It’s OK to Get a Tax Refund — Conventional wisdom tells us tax refunds are free loans to the government, and should be avoided at all costs. Learn why conventional wisdom is wrong and enjoy your tax refund in peace.

8 Smart Things to Do With Your Refund —  Don't squander that tax refund. Use it to pay down high interest debt, start a retirement fund, or open your own business.