The time has come again where I am preparing to do taxes for 2008. This year, like most years in the past, I am actually looking forward to doing my taxes. Fortunately, my W2 form came a little earlier than the January 31 deadline , so I was able to start early. Many people recommend going to a professional to do taxes to avoid any mistakes. If you have a complicated return or are uneasy for some other reason, then I would definitely go that route. Personally, the first year I started my business, I made an appointment at H+R Block to get my taxes taken care of. As for the subsequent years though, I simply did the taxes online. Over the past several years of doing taxes though, I've definitely learned some key tips that have really helped. 1. Make sure you adjust your tax withholding. If you have a business, you may find that you tend to owe taxes. In this age of shrinking economy, you don't want to be in that position next year, so make sure to pay quarterly taxes and/or incre...
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