Tax season is here. Here’s what you need to know for stress-free filing

By ADRIANA MORGA, Associated Press

NEW YORK  — Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.

“Don’t wait until the last minute but also don’t rush,” said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content and government relations at the National Association of Tax Professionals,

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