Before you guffaw and navigate away, listen to this: the list below is created from the IRS’s list of most common (and sometimes, expensive) yearly filing mistakes. Our list is meant to be a simple catalog of things to double-check before you lick the stamp or mouse-over the “send” button on your tax filing.
If your eyes are straining from rolling too much, we suggest you simply bookmark this page for the final seconds prior to your sending off for your return. Why?
The IRS charges 6% interest and up to a 20% penalty for incorrect filings. A double-check can save you tons of time, and possibly, tons of money.
- Did you include your W-2?
Obviously this won’t be a problem for e-filings, but for our snailmail brothers and sisters, it’s one of the most-repeated mistakes.
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