"Tax season" officially runs from January to April, but you should have your return in mind all
year 'round. That's why your goal this month is twofold: In addition to preparing for
the impending deadline, take steps to make the most of the New Year's fresh start. The
January 2008 issue of Real Simple magazine offered must-have tips for making the process
easier for the present and future. If you missed the feature, you can
download it here. You can also
find additional online resources we've put together to make tax time less taxing.
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Tax Time Tips
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Financial advice provided by the editors of MONEY magazine. For more, visit MONEY online at www.CNNMoney.com.
Check out these online resources we've put together to help you get your taxes in order:
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Download the magazine feature—
See what you may have missed in a recent issue of Real Simple.
- Download Your
Tax Preparing List —
Ensure you have everything you need to complete your return.
- Using a Tax Preparer—
Learn what you need to know about choosing — and using — a tax preparer.

