First, take a deep breath.
Taxes are but a blip on the radar screen of life.
If you're organized, you can whip through it, especially if you have a software program. If you're among the Great American Tax Procrastinators, this year provides many the added benefit of a long weekend to plow through money-saving tax credits, deductions and exemptions. Remember, worse comes to worse, you can file for an extension through Monday or send an amended return if you discover a mistake later. As you crunch the numbers, here's several tips drawn our tax-preparation guidance over the year. Filing for an extension You should just bite the bullet and get your taxes done, but if you could benefit from an extension, fill out Form 4868.