1. Don’t: Keep Poor Records.
2. Don’t: Pay for an Accountant You Don’t Need or Fail to Get One When You Should).
3. Don’t: Choose the Wrong Filing Status.
4. Don’t: Declare the Wrong Income.
5. Don’t: Neglect to Itemize When You Should.
6. Don’t: Make a Mistake in Claiming Dependents.
7. Don’t: Get Grabby With Deductions.
8. Don’t: File on Paper When You Don’t Have to Do So.
9. Don’t: Forget to Pay on Time–Even if You Got a Filing Extension.
10. Don’t: Get a Rapid.
Source: Alden Vicker at The Fiscal Times
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