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Getting Tax-Time Papers Under Control
Greetings!
February brings a couple of unique holidays besides Valentine's Day that you may want to incorporate into your life. First, February 9th is Clean Out Your Computer Day. Yes, our computer files can be as cluttered as our paper files. Take this day to go through your hard drive and CD disks. Delete what is no longer useful. Once you clear files you no longer need, create a system for you current files with recognizable naming conventions.
Second, February 20th is the Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day. It is registered as an official holiday founded by Ruth and Thomas Roy. Their simple creed; "When something touches your life, create a day for it". At high noon (local time) people are asked to go outdoors and yell Hoodie-Hoo as loud as you can to chase away winter and get ready for spring in March. Check out www.wellcat.com.
Happy Valentine's Day
Cynthia
Getting Tax-Time Papers Under Control
Make it a goal to make next year's tax time a breeze by getting organized NOW! Use these tips to set up a simple and effective filing system. You'll be able to slip in important papers throughout the year and tackle next year's taxes with ease.
- Create categories: Use standard file folders or large 9x12 envelopes to create categories. You'll need several for deductions; depending upon your circumstances, they might include charitable donations, medical expenses, child care credits, education expenses, mortgage interest, etc. You'll also need a folder for income-related papers, such as pay stubs. Create another folder for investments, so you can track taxable interest you've earned on savings accounts or investments. Also, create a general tax file to store W-2 or 1099 forms. If you have a home-based business, consult your tax advisor for additional documents to save.
- Store them: Either place the folders all together in a section of your filing cabinet using hanging file folders, or purchase a plastic file box or expandable wallet to hold all the folders. Keep it conveniently located in your home.
- Collect the papers: Throughout the year, add receipts and documents to the appropriate file folders as soon as you can.
- You're set: When tax time rolls around, pull out all the folders and use them as you prepare your tax documents. Or, take the whole shebang to your accountant's office. She will be impressed!
- Plan ahead: Create new files with the same category names so you're ready to start collecting the next year's tax papers.
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