Every year, millions of taxpayers scramble to beat the clock at tax time. With the April 15th income tax filing deadline approaching, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting provides some last-minute tips for taxpayers still looking to file.

“With all of the changes on 2018 tax returns from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, taxpayers should not procrastinate too long in finalizing their 2018 tax returns,” said Mark Luscombe, JD, LLM, CPA and Principal Federal Tax Analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. “If you have not already turned over your tax information to your tax professional, you may have to file an extension and shoot for October 15th instead.”

Top Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filers

  • Changes from Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Taxpayers are more prone to make errors when there are new tax provisions, and there are many for 2018 tax returns from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so review those changes very carefully
  • Double-check paperwork: Avoid that letter from the IRS by asking about obvious problems on the tax return such as accurate Social Security numbers, math calculations, signatures, and addresses
  • Seek out professional help: This tax filing season is particularly challenging with all the required forms changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – a professional can help filers navigate tax season complexities, but contacting a professional at the last minute may result in a need to file an extension in order for the tax professional to have time to prepare your return
  • Take action to save taxes: Seek out additional ways to save on the 2018 tax return including contributions to a deductible IRA, a SEP IRA, or a Health Savings Account
  • File on time or consider filing an extension: Either file a tax return by the April 15 deadline or file an extension on Form 4868 to avoid a failure-to-file penalty

About Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting

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