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Today Every year, you swear you're going to file your taxes early. And every year, you find yourself lined up at the Post Office in mid-April. Why not be one of the early-birds this year? It's March, and that means you should have all the tax forms you need to file your 2013 taxes. Here are some tips for getting it done now -- so you can relax when everyone's freaking out next month. Find Yourself a Good Tax Preparer You should probably schedule an appointment with a tax preparer now, unless you're planning to do it yourself. Here are some tips for picking the best tax professional for your needs. How Much Should You Pay Your Tax Preparer? What to Ask a Tax Accountant What is the Best Tax Software? Search Related Topics:  working with an accountant  What Can You Deduct? The tax code is a sprawling mess of deductions. Maybe one day tax reform will simplify all that, but in the meantime, you may as well take advantage. Here are some of the deductions to keep in mind as you do your taxes. Deducting Student Loan Interest Deducting Meals and Entertainment Expenses How to Deduct Charitable Donations Where's My Tax Refund? What's that? You've already finished your taxes? Well, look at you, being all responsible! If you've got a refund coming back to you -- which, come to think of it, might be why you were so eager to do your taxes early -- then here's a guide to when you can expect that federal tax refund to arrive. How About My State Tax Refund, Where's That? The Safest Way to Get Your Tax Refund The Dangers of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans When You Screw Up (or Procrastinate) Hopefully this won't happen. But six weeks from now, when the filing deadline has passed, you may realize that you messed something up. Maybe you misreported your income, or made a basic arithmetic error on one of your forms. Or maybe you just put it off to the last minute and need more time. Whatever the case, don't freak out -- there are ways to fix your screw-up. The Pros and Cons of Getting an Extension How to Amend Your Tax Return The Statute of Limitations on Tax Audits Search Related Topics:  extensions  tax deadlines  Related Searches Free Filing Taxes Taxes Forms Accountant Taxes Best Tax Preparer Taxes Return Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest Follow About.com Money on Facebook Every Tax Deadline for 2014 What's Your Standard Deduction? The Best Sites for Filing Your Taxes for Free What is a Tax Deduction, Anyway?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement