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PREPARE FOR TAX SEASON <strong>2018</strong><br />

Here are 10 ways to get a jump start on your taxes now:<br />

• Figure out which forms you’ll need: There are many different<br />

tax forms for different financial situations. If you’re unsure<br />

which tax form to use, visit the IRS’s website or consult a<br />

professional.<br />

• Keep all receipts in the same place: If you’re someone who<br />

itemizes deductions, it is important to store all of your receipts<br />

together in the same place. If you lose any, it could cost you.<br />

• Store all tax returns together: Since we often have to reference<br />

the previous year’s return when preparing the current one, it’s<br />

a good idea to make sure you store them all in the same place.<br />

• Review/revise your W-4: If you’ve experienced any life<br />

changes from the previous year (adding or losing any family<br />

members), ask your employer if you can review your W-4. The<br />

IRS recommends doing this every year.<br />

• Do your research: If you plan to do your taxes on your own,<br />

make sure you educate yourself about the deductions you’re<br />

entitled to. If you plan to hire someone, check around and<br />

make sure they’re reputable.<br />

• Save your money: Unless you fill out the 1040EZ form and mail<br />

it in yourself, it’s going to cost you money to file your taxes.<br />

• Check your deductions: If you’ve had any major life events<br />

this year, you may be entitled to some sizable deductions.<br />

It’s a good idea to research all possible deductions to avoid<br />

overpaying your taxes.<br />

• Track all charitable donations: Charitable donations are taxdeductible,<br />

so if you have any monthly or one-off donations,<br />

make sure to keep track so that you can deduct these expenses<br />

from your taxes.<br />

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FRONT<br />

COVER<br />

PHOTOS<br />

WANTED!<br />

We are looking for great photos to use on the front cover<br />

of your newsletter! Pictures must be high quality (min<br />

300 dpi). No cell phone photos allowed. Email photos<br />

for consideration to lorie@krenekprinting.com with the<br />

name of your subdivision, and any credits that should<br />

be published with your photo (such as a professional<br />

photographer.) Names of children and/or adults shown on<br />

the photo will be included by request only. Although not<br />

a requirement, we like to use themes each month based<br />

on holidays, summer, winter, etc. By submitting your photo,<br />

you are giving permission to use your photo on the cover<br />

or inside your newsletter, as well as other Krenek Printing<br />

publications.<br />

Deadline for submission is the 5th of each month. The next<br />

due date will be <strong>March</strong> 5th for the April <strong>2018</strong> publications<br />

and April 5th for the May <strong>2018</strong> publications.<br />

Villages of Cypress Lakes <strong>Lakeside</strong> | <strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 9

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