Tax time is upon us.

First, the deadline for employers to send out W-2 tax documents is Jan. 31.

But you still have a few months to figure out how youll file your taxes.

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Here’s our review of thebest tax softwareto make filing fast and easy.

Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.

This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.

Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.

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You may have an extension if youre in a federally declared disaster area.

Youll need to use Form 1040 and pay any taxes you might owe.

So, that simplifies things.

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You no longer need to worry about picking the right tax form.

Just file Form 1040 plus any schedules that apply.

If youre using a software like TurboTax, it will walk you through the entire tax filing process.

(Most Americans go for the standard deduction).

File an Extension

Need more time to file your taxes?

Reasons for extensions include emergencies, extended vacations, overloaded work schedules and utter unpreparedness.

The extension runs six months.

If you opt for this, youll need to mark Oct. 15, 2025 on your calendar.

Thats your new deadline.

File Your Estimated Taxes

For the self-employed: Youre required to pay estimated taxes every quarter.

Make Final 2024 IRA Contributions

Got that retirement fund going?

No Interest Til Almost 2027?

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