Get Your Filing Cabinet in Order

Soon enough you will be inundated with paper work.  The post office is the only institution that is happy at this time of the year.  You need to prepare today so your tax season will go more easily.  If your taxes are relatively simple just start a new file in your filing cabinet that says “2012 Taxes”.  Any time you get a tax document in the mail, just drop it in that file (until you get the energy to deal with your taxes).

If your taxes are more complicated, you might want several files for all the different documents. In addition, you need to start collecting all of your tax related documents into one source.  Make the appropriate file and get it ready.

Start reviewing your current documents to be sure everything is in order. A little work today saves a throbbing head tomorrow.