12 common tax-filing mistakes you can avoid

Another one of my favorite websites, Bankrate.com, has a checklist of common mistakes people make on their tax returns, and how you can avoid them.

• Phone tax refund
• Extended deductions
• Direct deposit dangers
• Hybrid vehicle credits
• Charitable contributions
• Kiddie tax
• New interest
• Math miscalculations
• Social Security
• Ignoring IRS mail
• Signature required
• Make the deadline

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