I am super stressed. Tax time is officially here. I know that because I have seen approximately fifty H&R Block commercials in the last half hour. Its still three months until I have to have them done, but our taxes are already freaking me out. Sure, my OCD doesn't make the whole process any easier. I have to do a trial run. Then I have to do a check of the trial run. Then I do a real copy. Then I compare the real copy and the trial run hoping there are no discrepancies or else I have to start all over again. Then, if everything agrees, I have to do a final copy. Then I make photocopies of the final copy (usually two photocopies) and file them all away in my file drawer. To make life easier, I could have them done by a professional. Simple, right? No. Not a chance. See the problem lies in the fact that I have kept no records of anything over the last year. Medical expenses - no. Donations to charity - no. I have been a totally irresponsible adult when it comes to our financial records. Now, I could do what I have done in the past and just short myself whatever I am rightly owed in exchange for the ease of the standard deduction and an EZ form. However this year, my husband's company has started to put money in his 401K. This is diving into a realm that I have no idea how to handle. Since I have scrimped on the organization of receipts, I must try to educate myself on this new addition. Go through all the ridiculous rules and changes to see what is what. Then for next year, there is also the possible added bonus of having rental income/expenses and adoption credits. But you are my witness, I am vowing to not be so financially naughty in 2011. I will keep track of receipts. I will keep a record of donations. And best of all, I will take that shoebox full of all that crap someone else to do my taxes.
Now, did I get our 2010 W-2 forms and if I did where did I put them?
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