{"id":14977,"date":"2023-04-16T14:08:04","date_gmt":"2023-04-16T19:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/?p=14977"},"modified":"2023-04-06T14:09:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T19:09:18","slug":"tax-tips-for-retirees-what-you-need-to-know-before-filing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/tax-tips-for-retirees-what-you-need-to-know-before-filing","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute Tax Filing Tips for Iowans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tax Day is tomorrow! Are you prepared? These last-minute tax tips will help you handle Tax Day like a pro and potentially save you some cash and stress along the way.<\/b><\/p>\n

We all dislike paying taxes. Still, the saying coined by Ben Franklin more than 200 years ago\u2014\u201cNothing is certain except death and taxes\u201d\u2014rings true today: Taxes are inevitable. The sooner you get started, the better prepared you\u2019ll be.<\/p>\n

The deadline to file your 2022 <\/span>personal income tax return is April 18, 2023<\/span>. Although it\u2019s normally April 15, since that day falls on a Saturday \u2014 and that Monday is Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C. \u2014<\/span> you have until tomorrow <\/span>to file your taxes.<\/p>\n

It’s crucial to have a solid understanding of the implications your taxes will have on your future income\u2013 especially when it comes to retirement savings. So, if you’ve left your taxes for the very last second, or you want to make sure you filed correctly, here are some last-minute tax tips that could save you some money and headaches.<\/p>\n

Having The Correct Forms<\/b><\/h3>\n

When filing your tax return, having the correct tax forms<\/a> is crucial. Failing to provide accurate information on tax forms may result in a delay in processing your return or even trigger an audit by the IRS. This can lead to unnecessary stress and additional expenses in the form of penalties and interest charges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone\u2019s tax return will look different, but generally, most consumers will need one or more of the following documents:<\/p>\n