Today's the day. There isn't a lot to add to what I've already said about this filing season, but a few reminders can't hurt:

- Today's the deadline
- If you don't e-file, certified mail is a great way to document timely filing.
- E-file is good.
- Extensions are your friend.
- If you claim a SEP deduction or an IRA contribution for 2007 and are filing today, make sure you have it funded by the end of the day.

If you have found the process of paying taxes painful, I understand. Sometimes the pain is unavoidable. Remember the painful parts, and start now to ease them. It's mostly the little things:

- If you always end up short on April 15, you may be underwithheld.
- If you have a lot of income not subject to withholding, keep up on your estimated tax payments.
- If you have a 401(k) plan at work, use it.
- If you are self-employed, it's easier to fund your SEP or Keogh plan a little at a time, rather than at tax time when you need to come up with a tax payment too.
- If you qualify for a health savings account, fund it.
- Keep your records in order so tax time next year isn't a debacle.
- Review your tax situation in the fall so you are ready for what happens next April.

Finally, be a good citizen. Tax simplification starts with maiking Congresscritters do their own returns live on the internet. Write your lawmakers!

This is the last installment of our 2008 filing season tips. Thanks for reading!

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