2845 78 Business & Finance Taxes Tax Returns true Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:31:06 -0700 /system/videos/3/45/28/2845.flv business, day, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, file, filing, finance, Instructional, last, Learn to, minute, returns, tax, taxes, Tips, tutorial How To File Your Taxes on the Last Day http://www.howcast.com/videos/2845-How-To-File-Your-Taxes-on-the-Last-Day http://www.howcast.com/videos/2845-How-To-File-Your-Taxes-on-the-Last-Day/edit approved 155 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2845"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2845" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 6 BenandCarter http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/file_taxes_last_day_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 749 false false false 29378 1 19 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/19.jpg Clear your schedule Clear your schedule. This is no joke. Failure to file by the deadline could result in fines, penalties, and interest on taxes owed. If you’re due a refund, you could forfeit some or all of it. You’ve got to make time to get this done—today!

]]> 29379 2 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/35.jpg Gather your papers Locate any forms, statements, and receipts you think may be even remotely relevant to your income, expenses, and deductions. When in doubt, remember that it’s better to have them and not need them, than need them and not have them.

]]> 29380 3 50 Tip You can find a complete list of required documentation and other helpful tips at www.irs.gov.

]]> 29381 4 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/58.jpg Sign, seal, and deliver If you don’t want to file online, complete the necessary tax forms and get them, along with your check or checks for any taxes owed to the post office by midnight. Not all branches will be open late, so check with your local postmaster.

]]> 29382 5 73 Tip The IRS offers a toll-free help line at 1-800-829-1040.

]]> 29383 6 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/79.jpg Embrace your computer If you want to avoid standing in line at a post office with 7,000 other last-minute losers, file your taxes online. Start by going to www.irs.gov and selecting one of their authorized e-file providers.

]]> 29384 7 96 Tip Pick a software application that allows you to file your state return online as well. They expect to hear from you by the deadline, too.

]]> 29385 8 104 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/104.jpg Don’t take shortcuts If you encounter errors or red flags when entering your information, do not ignore them. If you can’t fix them on your own, you may have to pony up for some last-minute professional advice.

]]> 29386 9 115 Tip Many of the online programs offer live advice from tax professionals through their help menus.

]]> 29387 10 121 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/121.jpg Get a stay of execution If you feel you can’t possibly get it all done today, file Form 4868 to request an extension of up to six months. But remember—even with an extension, you still must pay an estimate of any taxes you owe on April 15th. You’ll adjust this amount later once you’ve actually finished your taxes.

]]> 29388 11 140 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2845/140.jpg Rejoice Rejoice! You’ve dodged a bullet.

]]> 29389 12 147 Fact Roughly a third of taxpayers put off filing until the two weeks before the April 15th deadline.

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