Watch the mail – if you haven’t already, you’ll soon start to get a rush of year-end statements, 1099 forms and, if you’re employed, a W-2.
That’s right – the tax season is getting under way. And, as they do every year, experts urge taxpayers to start early to reduce the chances of making a costly mistake and to get a refund as early as possible. Happily, the deadline is April 18 rather than April 15, due to Emancipation Day and the weekend.