It's just around the corner. Time to file our tax returns. I have pulled out my 2011 file and I'm starting to collect things we need to complete our return.
I have already received our interest statement for the mortgage. A 1098 I think. I also made a list of all the documents we need, with a box to check off once I have it in the file.
I also valued all of our donations to Goodwill this year. Just under $1000!!
We are running into a possible issue that could delay our filing. My husband's last paystub (LES) does not correctly reflect year to date state wages. It has been correct every month until December. He has a call in to the pay office, but they are very slow in responding. It could turn out that the W2 will be fine, but we don't know that yet. I know what the number should be, but I assume I can't file that number if it doesn't show on the W2. Right?
We will also be waiting for an interest statement from the SDP we invested in while DH was deployed and another W2 for the moving incentive we received.
I plan to use TaxAct online, but I'm always open to other services, if I can file for free. I'm pretty sure this year we will qualify for free since our AGI relatively low. The IRS will have lists available on January 17 on their website.
Are you getting prepared to file your taxes? Do you file online or use paper and pen?
Preparing to File Taxes
January 11th, 2012 at 01:38 pm
January 11th, 2012 at 02:13 pm 1326291188
Getting ready to file here, too! Had DH inquire when to expect W-2s yesterday. Of course the standard response is by 1/31.
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January 12th, 2012 at 12:57 am 1326329875
This year I'll have to do both federal and state taxes - something I haven't had since 1997!