How To Save On Your Taxes Today

February 8, 2014 by 3 Comments This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you.) See my disclosure policy HERE.

Have you started filing your taxes yet this year? Dealing with taxes is one of those things I never look forward to, so I'm so thankful that we have a tax specialist who handles most of the work for us.

 

As much as my husband and I enjoy pinching a penny, we've never done our own taxes in hopes of saving an extra buck.  Using someone we know (and trust) to handle our taxes has saved us hundreds (maybe thousands?) of dollars over the last fifteen years.  Because their daily business is working on taxes, they know the ins and outs of the tax code, are aware of deductions that we're clueless about, and they know our family personally (so they're always looking for additional savings that work for us!)

 

Here's what our tax preparer handles for us:

  • Let's us know what paperwork needs to be completed prior to starting our taxes.
  • Updates our taxes with additional deductions that are available.
  • Looks for even more ways to save on our taxes both for the current year and in the future.
  • Completes all the tax forms necessary and submits them to us to look over and sign prior to filing our taxes for us.

 

Unless you're very savvy at filing your own taxes, it's possible you're paying too much. People who hire tax professionals save time on their taxes and usually get a greater return. Using a tax professional to tackle your taxes will help you find ways to lower your taxes in the future, as well as ways to save on your current taxes this year.  And you can't beat the the freedom of having someone do the hard work for you while  you save both money and time!

 

If you're looking for a good tax preparer in your area, go HERE to find one of Dave Ramsey's Endorsed Local Providers already working in your area. It won't cost you anything to get in touch with them, and most likely they'll save you money right away this year, which you can use on things you really love. (Because who wants to throw extra money towards taxes that could be well spent somewhere else?)

 

Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Provider program is a great place to start looking for a tax help, savings on insurance, a realtor, or even investing advice.  Find out how you can get in touch with a tax professional who’s partnered with the Endorsed Local Provider program in your area!

 

Do you typically do your own taxes, or do you choose to have someone else do them for you?  If you're not sure where to start, go HERE to find out using a pro can save you $800 or more! 

 
This is a sponsored by Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Providers, however all opinions are my own.

 

 

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  1. Jessica Hickey says
    February 9, 2014 at 3:30 am

    I do my own for now because I'm single and have a very simple and easy return. But when I purchase a home, get married etc and my return gets more complex, I will definitely invest in a professional.

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    • Laurie says
      February 8, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      I think it definitely depends on where you’re at in life as to how much help you may need ~ I know for us it’s saved us on things we just didn’t know about which is helpful. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  2. Patti says
    February 12, 2014 at 9:44 am

    TurboTax I have never paid so mms wine to do our taxes I only use TurboTax.

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