12 Common Tax Return Mistakes To Avoid This Year

12 Common Tax Return Mistakes To Avoid This Year

Tax time is annoying and pressure-filled enough when your return is 100% accurate. Make a few mistakes, however, and April can quickly devolve into a nightmarish ordeal.

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