Preparing Now Saves Time and Reduces Stress When Filing Taxes

With tax season just around the corner, organizing W-2s, mortgage interest statements, dependent care forms, and other essential documents now can help reduce stress, avoid delays, and ensure taxpayers receive the refunds to which they are entitled.

Regardless of whether the forms are digital or paper, it is vital to organize them into one folder, said Mengya Wang,Oklahoma State University Extension personal finance specialist.

“Tax season can be stressful, but being organized is the best way to make sure you don’t overlook important documents and to get your paperwork filed on time,” Wang said. “Taxpayers will feel more prepared and be less likely to get scammed.”