I know you still have about three months until you have to file
your U.S. tax forms, but now is a good time to think about
taxes. Many adults with ADD would rather scrub the floor with a
toothbrush then work on preparing their taxes. Here are some
tips to help make taxes less taxing: (pardon the pun) 1. Set up
a folder ( green, black, or red are good colors) or a box where
you will put all of the tax forms that you are receiving now and
put it with all of your other important documents.
2. Get Help - Hiring an accountant to help you prepare you taxes
can save you from unnecessary financial anxiety, plus you don't
have to worry about missing potential tax breaks. There are also
many computer programs (both on-line and on CD-Rom) that will
help you step by step to prepare you own taxes. With these
programs you should be able to file your taxes on-line, saving
you a couple of steps of having to put the tax forms in a
envelope, put a stamp on the envelope, and dropping it in the
mailbox.
3. Get a tax buddy - I am not saying that you want to share all
of your tax information with your friends, but if you view
preparing your taxes as a social event you will be more likely
to start and finish the task.
4. Many tax preparers are willing to offer you tax refund loans,
where you can get most of your rebate immediately. Basically
these refund loans are a rip-off that takes advantage of the
impulsive nature of adults with ADD. With fees ranging from
around $ 70 to $ 130 you are paying a steep price to get your
money a week or two faster. If you need the money that quickly
you probably need financial counseling to get your finances back
on track.
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