Tips to Reduce Tax-Time Stress

Military.com By Ethan Ewing

Just thinking about preparing your taxes can give you a headache. It’s not only the concern over how much of your hard-earned money goes to taxes, but the stress over the actual filing process that gets to most of us. However, if you are prepared going into tax season, you’ll make it easier on yourself and get ­your tax refund sooner.

Here are seven basic tips to help every tax filer, along with some specific tips for military servicemembers and their families.

1. Don’t procrastinate.
2. File for Free.
3. Don’t panic if you can’t pay what you owe.
4. Deal with Back Taxes.
5. Claim Your Deductions!
6. Know Your Exclusions. 
7. Seek Assistance.