Don't try to do your taxes all at once. Rome wasn't built in a day, as the saying goes. There are 11 Steps to figuring your taxes. Do one step at a time. If you do one step a day, you'll give yourself plenty of time to carefully put it all together. Even tax professionals don't finish a tax return all at once. It is very useful to step back, rest for a day or two, and then approach the tax return with a new perspective.

Step 1: Getting Ready
Step 2: Filing Status
Step 3: Dependents & Personal Exemptions
Step 4: Income
Step 5: Adjustments to Income
Step 6: Deductions & Figuring Your Tax
Step 7: Tax Credits
Step 8: Other Taxes
Step 9: Payments
Step 10: Refund or Amount You Owe
Step 11: Finishing Up Your Return

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