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Tax Mistakes To Avoid

A CPA shares the most common tax mistakes.

 

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DailyFinance has asked Certified Public Accountant Gary Craig to outline some of the most common tax mistakes to help taxpayers avoid making them. 

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Click here to read the full story, and here's an overview of the mistakes you could be making: 

  • Shopping for the highest refund
  • Failing to make sure the tax preparer signs the return 
  • Unreimbursed business expenses
  • Real estate deductions 
  • Value of a donated car 
  • Home office deductions 
  • Stocks 
  • Traditional IRA deductions
  • Life changes 
  • Settling for a CPA or tax preparer that goes through the motions 

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  • Protect Yourself from Scammers Who Want Your Tax Return
  • 2013 Federal Tax Rates and Standard Deductions Announced

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