It’s April 15th people!  Are you in decidedly not-cool shape with your taxes this year?  Use the handy list below to check.

7 Signs You Might Have a problem with your taxes this year

1.       Your W-2’s are all handwritten

2.       You saw your accountant last night on Dateline’s “To Catch A Predator”

3.       You’re trying to claim neighbor’s kids as dependants

4.       The IRS sent you a “Save the Date” card for your upcoming audit

5.       You’re Wesley Snipes

6.       To curry favor, you’ve slipped an Olive Garden gift card in with your return

7.       This article reminded you that need to file

To avoid tax headaches next year, I strongly recommend that you get organized and create a plan TOMORROW (April 16th).  Buy file folders and keep all receipts and related materials (I mean EVERYTHING) well organized right from the get go.  Set dates for yourself to start working on everything EARLY and then stick to the schedule.  And if you’re feeling overwhelmed by doing your own return, turn to a professional.  Accountants are worth their weight in gold not only because they do it right and can save you money – but because they remove all the stress associated with getting it done yourself!