Forgotten dependents.
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Inaccurate bank account and routingnumbers for direct deposited refunds or electronic tax payments.
address a vital need to provide girls interested in
STEM with mentors who can guide and
motivate them throughout their educational and
professional journeys. Closing the gender gap
requires opening the eyes of the next generation
to the many possibilities in STEM, and no one can
do that better than the women who have seen
their own aspirations come to fruition. ♦
An easy way to avoid errors like these is to import last year's return. Top brands will import
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Additional tips for peace of mind
Start sooner rather than later. Rushing can
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Delaying the inevitable because you owe?
You can still file your return now and schedule electronic payment anytime by April 15.
E-file. It's the fastest, securest way to submit
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Choose direct deposit. With e-file, it's the
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“The way to get
started is to
quit talking
and begin doing.”
Need more time? File IRS Form 4868 by April
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April 15 to avoid late payment interest and
penalties.
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