15 Ways to Make Doing Taxes Easier

Income tax forms are never fun to fill out, but filing taxes on time is important.

Many people get a refund when submitting returns, and that may be especially likely during the 2021 tax filing season if you didn't receive the full amount of stimulus money available last year. And, of course, if you aren't getting a refund, you'll want to be especially certain you pay your bill on time to avoid penalties.

While it may seem like a big hassle to complete all the paperwork and get your forms sent to the IRS, there are ways to simplify the process. Here are 15 tips to make the tax-filing process a much more pleasant experience this year.

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