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Heres a look at what those fears are andhow you might best deal with them if you might relate.

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However, you canavoid mistakesby double-checking your forms.

Look over your tax return before submitting, said Mark Jaeger, VP of tax operations at TaxAct.

This will help you feel more confident in its accuracy.

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Working with a product or professional that you trust can help ease these anxieties.

Ideally, this is information you would know well ahead of Tax Day.

Stay or get organized, Jaeger said.

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Once your information is organized, the filing process will become much simpler and it will help eliminate surprises.

To ensure you get back everything you qualify for, do your due diligence before filing.

Referencing your tax forms from previous years can also be helpful.

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Consider what deductions you missed out on last year and why.

You might learn how to maximize your tax refund or lower your tax bill this time around.

In addition, if you are filing taxes yourself, ensure you are using the optimal software.

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