Even the IRS says taxpayers are missing out on millions of refund dollars by failing to file for various deductions.
Filers often overlook everything from the earned income tax credit to savings they may have earned through dozens of other governmental incentives.
If you decide to go on your own when filing your taxes, the first step may be to determine which filing status is best for you.
Doing a little research could keep more money in your pocket and out of Uncle Sam's.
The experts say too many people give up on listing their business expenses as well.
Even if you forgot to keep all those receipts, claiming IRS "standard" deductions is still a real possibility.
Some of the biggest errors made on returns tend to be rooted in something very simple....math mistakes.
Remember, if you worked at more than one place in 2011, make sure you add up your W-2 information...another common mistake.
