Every year, more than 147 million Americans, just like you, file federal tax returns, according to the Tax Policy Center. We often hear how much people dread searching through their files to locate their mortgage, retirement, and investment account statements. But, gathering your records for tax season can also be an excellent opportunity to evaluate your income and expenditures. In other words, tax season is a great time to give the household budget a checkup. Here are some tips we’ve compiled over the years that may be helpful.
