When do you normally file your tax return?

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smile_saurus@reddit

Like mid-March, because it takes awhile for other paperwork to arrive or be available for download.

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FlashyCurrent8022@reddit

During the summer. Husband is a business owner and our tax guy always files for extensions

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librarypunk1974@reddit

May June… it really never seems to make a difference. My return gets processed as usual.

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Alarming-Substance82@reddit

Ahhh and this is how I learn that today is April 15th 😅😬 I knew I was supposed to do something. Guess I’ll file an extension

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BannedByDemand@reddit

Somewhere in the middle usually. Late Feb to early March.

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Vert354@reddit

Me Googling "when is tax day"...oh shit that like next week, better get on that!

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Lillianrik@reddit

I file it as soon as my accountant finishes her work. But her work is dependent on information from a bank and that often isn't ready until the 1st or 2nd week in March.

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Starwind137@reddit

As soon as I have all my forms.

I'd beike Ned Flanders and do it literally on January 1st if I had all my paperwork.

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Drunken_Sailor_70@reddit

I typically file within a few days of getting all of my documents. My W2 usually comes early, but 1099s for investments and royalties can delay my filing by a few weeks.

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Ok-commuter-4400@reddit

I get my shit to the accountant whenever the last form comes in, usually mid-March. And then accountant files an extension and doesn’t file til October so I don’t get my refund until then. Bastard

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xristosdomini@reddit

I try to get my taxes done in early February just to get them off my plate.

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I just started working on ours yesterday and will submit it tomorrow. We almost always owe (self-employed and we suck at sending estimated payments because income fluctuates a LOT) so why am I going to pay the government earlier than I have to?

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SpecialistBet4656@reddit

I do the return soon after I get my W2 and everything else. I file ASAP if I’m getting a refund and at the last(ish) minute if I owe.

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bgjj04@reddit

I try to have ours done by late-Feb/early-March. But that's only because our Fed and State refund gets used to pay our municipal taxes, so I want the money by the time that's due.

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Angry_GorillaBS@reddit

As soon as possible because I want/need my refund. I always figure anyone who is expecting money back does it as soon as possible while everyone else probably doesn't care

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Illustrious-Fox4063@reddit

If you need your refund that badly then adjust your withholding on your W2.

Basically take what ever your refund was this year divide it by the number of paychecks you have left in the year, and put that number as a credit on your new W2 that you turn into your HR or Payroll Dept. You will get more in each paycheck.

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Lower_Neck_1432@reddit

Ideally, if you can do it right, you should get NO return at all. That money that is a return is basically an interest-free loan to the government, so screw them.

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t-poke@reddit

Exactly. People think refunds are free money.

Imagine you pay for a $5 coffee with a $20 bill and got your change back next April after filling out a bunch of forms. Stupid, right? Well, that's a tax refund.

You ideally want to owe or be owed as close to zero as possible.

I owed the feds 30 bucks this year, got around 40 back from state, so I pretty much nailed it.

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Andy15291@reddit

It is possible to get money back even if you didn't pay in. Let's say you have three kids and make 30k a year, you get the child tax credit regardless of taxes owed. So you'll get a big refund, even though you didn't pay much in taxes at all.

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Angry_GorillaBS@reddit

The child credit makes up a lot of it.

I actually like having a sizeable refund because it's easier to plan bigger purchases, the rare vacation, things like that.

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Dangerous-Safe-4336@reddit

I don't recommend that for people who receive EIC. Because if it turns out you don't really qualify, you'll have to pay it back.

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Cant-Take-Jokes@reddit

11:30 the day before they’re due 😂

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Klutzy-Comment6897@reddit

I usually do it as soon as I have all my brokerage statements.

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vino1oo@reddit

My account was able to file on April 1st this year, I didn’t have to extend to October like years past.

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ProperBar4339@reddit

If they owe me money, as soon as possible

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Real-Broccoli-9325@reddit

I am legit about to take a nap because I don’t want to do my taxes.

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Frenchitwist@reddit

Within the week I get all my papers in the mail/email

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SRQmoviemaker@reddit

The weekend before April 15. I like to procrastinate.

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Existing_Many9133@reddit

I make my appointment as soon as I have all my paperwork on Feb 1st, and get the first available appointment.

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Densolo44@reddit

I used to do it right away. Now I wait until the last couple days because I usually owe, and I don’t want the government to have my money early.

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JustaGuy6298@reddit

i get multiple 1099's, so i wait until the end of february to really get a start on them try to have them done by the first week of march

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allegedlydm@reddit

My wife does ours as soon as the last tax statements arrive. She’s a tax reviewer at a VITA program site though so she’s

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HollowRaven15@reddit

Last minute because I procrastinate

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phaser_on_overload@reddit

I hate having something like that hanging over my head. My taxes are simple, once I'm sent my W2 and whatever form it is for my high yield savings account I do it early on some weekend morning so I get to feel accomplished for the day.

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cHaoZ99@reddit

Depends on if I think I owe or am due a refund.

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tmorse85@reddit

As soon as I can. This year, though, I didn't do it until about a month ago because my chronic pain has made it so hard to concentrate.

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TheFishtosser@reddit

Usually as soon as I get my w2

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Traditional_Entry183@reddit

Same. No need to wait.

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lightning_teacher_11@reddit

Me too. As soon as I have my documents, we're ready to file the first week they're being accepted.

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MeTieDoughtyWalker@reddit

Whoa, Mr or Mrs Fancy over here with their one w2.

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Donald_J_Duck65@reddit

Not many people in the US work more than one job, only about 6%. So only if you change jobs do the rest get multiples.

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MeTieDoughtyWalker@reddit

I was making a joke but I don’t believe that at all, especially now. I feel like maybe that was true thirty years ago, but even then I’d have been skeptical.

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jiminak@reddit

Well… multiple w-2 jobs, it’s probably true. Most gig jobs, I assume, are 1099 jobs. So, still only one W2 if you’re moonlighting.

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somecow@reddit

lol had to make my own, other three jobs sent them though.

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Metagator@reddit

My thoughts exactly.

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Forsythia77@reddit

I got my money all the way back in February. No reason give the government an interesr free loan of my money any longer than necessary.

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Slight_Manufacturer6@reddit

You get money?

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InevitableRhubarb232@reddit

If you are due a refund, it means that you’ve already given them an interest free loan for most of the last year

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Forsythia77@reddit

Yes I know. But it's a fine line to not owe. But I'm not going to give them that loan any money than necessary

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jtet93@reddit

It’s also just like… part of your pay that is owed. We don’t count on it but guesstimate a little “bonus” in February each year (we got married this year so took a little hit which sad, lol). It’s a good excuse to take a cute mini break in the depressing weeks that are late Feb through early March in New England.

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SilverStory6503@reddit

Me, too.

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bass679@reddit

Same, usually some time in February or March.

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wjodendor@reddit

Yup. I get mine digitally now on my payroll app, so I usually do my taxes opening day.

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borisdidnothingwrong@reddit

Baseball fan. All right!

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CaptainPunisher@reddit

I have a refund coming. I do mine as soon as I get my W-2.

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BankOk9472@reddit

As soon as I get my w2. Takes like 10 min if you're just doing basic filing

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_skank_hunt42@reddit

Before I got married I would do it online pretty much the same day I got my w2 in the mail. Now that my husband and I file together we bring everything to H&R Block usually a couple weeks into February.

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LionCM@reddit

I have to have a CPA do mine. I try to get everything in early, but I’m always last minute—especially when I have to pay.

I just need to e-sign mine and I’m done… except for paying.

My husband is from France. They just send you a bill.

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Witty_Razzmatazz_566@reddit

Once the W-2 hits my hand.

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CH11DW@reddit

Yesterday

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tiger0204@reddit

I'll file mine sometime in the next 48 hours. I've found that the answer generally depends on whether you owe or you get a refund.

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wesrawr@reddit

I woke up today and did them, cause I knew I’d be too hungover to bother tomorrow. It only takes 5-10 minutes but I hate doing them for some reason.

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sammysbud@reddit

Yeah, I went through all of the steps a few weeks ago, saw that I owed $500 and shut the laptop.

submitted it yesterday when it didn't sting so much lmao.

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NotACrazyCatLadyx2@reddit

An hour ago.

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skiing123@reddit

I might file my taxes this week but I've decided to always apply for an extension since you only have to pay the IRS by April 15 not the other way around.

I'm lazy and don't want to

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gato-afortunado@reddit

I do it last minute if I’m going to owe but first thing if I’m going to get a refund.

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DonDee74@reddit

I got it done as soon as I have all the information I need like W2, 1099, etc. I file right away if I am getting a refund. But I wait till the deadline if I owe taxes.

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CoolStatus7377@reddit

Electronically at 11:45 pm on April 15th. My name is Cool Status and I am a serious procrastinator.

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count_strahd_z@reddit

I suppose it depends on whether you expect a big refund or a big bill.

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ViolentCaterpillar@reddit

I do it as soon as all the documents are available, I like getting my refund asap.

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speper@reddit

Soon as i get my W2, I try to be as quick as I can to get the return re invested earlier gets me 3 to 4 months of compounding interest before tax day

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toad_stomp@reddit

Lol, I just sent mine in on the 11th. I hate doing taxes and my bookkeeping is an embarrassing disaster.

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TheBookkeeperLady@reddit

What type of business do you have, and what are you using for bookkeeping?

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toad_stomp@reddit

Website design and last minute scramble.

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TheBookkeeperLady@reddit

I mean are you using software or just Excel or paper notebook??

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toad_stomp@reddit

Oh goodness. I get them done by the 15th, that is enough, eh?

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Ineffable7980x@reddit

Late February/early March if I'm getting a refund. If I owe money, I wait until April 15.

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IPreferDiamonds@reddit

I always owe, so I wait until April 15th to file and pay.

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aagusgus@reddit

Yeah buddy, got a couple of thousand to pay this year

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IPreferDiamonds@reddit

Count yourself lucky. I have to pay way more than that each year.

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yabbobay@reddit

Why not withhold more from your paycheck?

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IPreferDiamonds@reddit

My husband is retired and so am I.

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MonsieurRuffles@reddit

If you owe, you can file earlier and not pay until April 15.

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Princessformidable@reddit

It's better to not file until the deadline in case something changes in your favor.

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iapetus3141@reddit

How many times has that happened

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jastwood1@reddit

That did actually happen this year for me, Idaho changed their income tax and because I had already e-filed I got an automated additional refund direct deposited.

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nwbrown@reddit

Shut up and let me hope.

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mfigroid@reddit

Right? Even then you just file an amended return and pay that one.

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Emergency-Composer85@reddit

One advantage is if an unexpected source of income rolls in that you forgot about. If you filed early and made a mistake…. You still pay no penalty as long as the amended return and money is sent by 4/15.

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somecow@reddit

Extension. Right now, all they’re processing is extensions.

Source: Worked for the IRS. They just enter your SSN in for the extension, no questions asked.

Also the first time in my life I’ve owed, ugh.

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Common_Vagrant@reddit

I found out the hard way last year that I still had to pay late fees even though I filed for an extensions. So what’s the fucking point of an extension?

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LunaGuardian@reddit

Late filing penalty is 5% per month. Late payment penalty is 0.5% per month plus interest. You did save massively by extending. But the expectation is that you pay an estimate when you file the extension so there is no late payment.

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Odd-Respond-4267@reddit

It's an extension on filing the paperwork, the taxes are actually due quarterly, most do withholding throughout the year, and then calculate the actual, and file for the difference (pay or refund).

If you are paying more than 10% of total owed, you get a penalty.

I have to pay estimated taxes 4 times a year.

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Lcdmt3@reddit

Yep. Usually first week of Feb. April 10th this year.

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Colonel_Gipper@reddit

Typically mid-February. As soon as I get my 1099 for my brokerage account, that's the form I receive last.

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gatorgal11@reddit

Usually a few days before due and I always say I’ll do it way earlier next time, and never do.

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cecil021@reddit

Almost last day. We did it Sunday night, lol.

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jastwood1@reddit

Normally after I get my W-2 and the 1098 from my mortgage company. I e-filed this year in mid February.

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LvBorzoi@reddit

It depends.....getting a refund ASAP....Gotta Pay near April 15

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Icy-Whale-2253@reddit

I did earlier than usual this year but usually February

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vbsteez@reddit

did it this morning

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Cameront9@reddit

As soon as possible because in reality my tax return is part of my salary.

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Madreese@reddit

Try to do it as soon as possible, but it's easy to put off until it needs to be done. Usually get it done in early to mid March.

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RightToTheThighs@reddit

I put it off until last week, but my taxes are relatively simple and it took me about 30 minutes to do

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FataMorganaForReal@reddit

I'm working on mine now. Almost finished!

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krill482@reddit

Did mine last night

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waterandleaves99@reddit

Same

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melodypowers@reddit

Me too.

But haven't submitted yet. Really need to do that.

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InevitableRhubarb232@reddit

Same. I’ve been working on them for about a week, because I’m self-employed in is complicated, but I finished them last night. I got my state mailed off today and I just have to go log on and finish e-filing now that I got paid today and have some money to cover the software fee

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brzantium@reddit

I owe money most years, so I'm not in a rush to file. I have my taxes about half done right now.

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CalamityKid_@reddit

I don't get shit back on my return but I still do it as soon as I get my W2 just to get it out of the way.

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sitewolf@reddit

depends on if I owe money or due a refund.....why would I wait for a refund and why would I hurry to send money in?

as an accountant it has always make me shake my head, tho, when people get all excited about a big refund and don't realize....you just let the gov't have your money interest free all year

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Amazing_Divide1214@reddit

like 5 minutes ago

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ResponseNo6375@reddit

As soon as I have all the paperwork I need, the earlier you file the faster it’s processed

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CamiJay@reddit

ASAP until this year! First time I’ve owed. It all went towards my new shitty health insurance. Costs more for less! 🫠 I just filed yesterday lol.

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ObligatoryAnxiety@reddit

If I owe, the last day possible. If I get a return, I'm filing it the first day possible.

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Ivy7424@reddit

The day before it’s due? I’d be having a panic attack.

I do it as soon as I get my W2.

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Ruthrfurd-the-stoned@reddit

A couple weeks after I get my documents due to procrastination

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Angsty_Potatos@reddit

I usually end up right on the wire because im 1099 and clients don't send me my documents promptly 🫠

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froction@reddit

October 14th

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thelostdutchman@reddit

Yep. Complicated taxes take a lot of time to gather and record data. It takes me about a weeks worth of time to build a complete spreadsheet to send to my accountant so I do it over several months.

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froction@reddit

Mine are pretty simple now, I just like to procrastinate about everything.

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SouthBobcat5619@reddit

I was looking for my September/ October people!

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imzadi111@reddit

My mom because she cannot keep track of documents at all. 😖 I think I finally got all of her stuff organized to access online in case she loses something.

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CJK5Hookers@reddit

People like your mom are the reason I changed careers away from being a tax accountant!

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imzadi111@reddit

Oh yeah, it was a nightmare until I took the reins completely. I hated and could not deal with it; but she is my elderly, 80+ mother, and therefore, a "client" that I am not at liberty to let go.

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kingoflint282@reddit

When I realize it’s April and I need to do my taxes

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GuessWhoItsJosh@reddit

Usually by end of February or early March.

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Poupoo42@reddit

Get my W-2, say I'm going to file that week, put it off till late march, repeat next year.

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ReeMayRe@reddit

The stress of taxes is unreal for me so ASAP, usually in early February

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Slight_Manufacturer6@reddit

As soon as possibly… mid February usually.

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byte_handle@reddit

I gather my documents as they become available. Once I have all of them assembled, I look at my calendar and schedule a time to get it done.

Because my job likes to wait until the last minute to send my w2, I usually end up filing during the first week of February.

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Samstone791@reddit

Return? I wait til end of March every year. I haven't had a return in over a decade.

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TeacupCollector2011@reddit

Mine are done and filed by the end of January.

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Gymnastkatieg@reddit

A couple days before its due, if I don’t file an extension

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BigCrunchyNerd@reddit

I always do them on Presidents Day. It's a day off but it's usually shit weather so might as well spend it getting them done.

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MRSRN65@reddit

I WANT to get them done as soon as my W2s drop. I ACTUALLY get them done when it's down to the wire.

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pacifistpotatoes@reddit

I usually have to wait for other forms I need so can't do on Jan 31. We always owe a bunch because my husband doesn't pay in enough to fed tax. He won't adjust it so I end up paying $3k every year while he sit there and tells me I'm doing something wrong.

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JoeeyMKT@reddit

A mix of both. I'm not early or late. I usually slide in late March or early April.

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Sabertooth767@reddit

I get it done ASAP, I filed mine in early February. I keep a checklist of the documents I need and then do it when I have them all.

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smiling_toast@reddit

Me too. But this is because I'm getting a refund.

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delightful_caprese@reddit

Yeah, I just about finished mine as soon as I had all the paperwork but I owed so I only got around to submitting in the last week or so

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IllustriousCabinet11@reddit

This is exactly what I do. File in early February and forget all about it until just about this time when people are talking about starting.

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MikeExMachina@reddit

Same, as soon as I have all the docs

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babygotthefever@reddit

Same, but no checklist. I get almost all my docs digitally so I save them in my tax folder for the year. I have never filed later than March but usually early Feb.

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miTgiB37@reddit

I files couple weeks ago and set the payment for April 15

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TehWildMan_@reddit

Last year I filed and paid in November.

This year, I'm filing and paying tomorrow.

If I'm owed, as soon as practical. If I owe, as late as possible.

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Zestyclose-City-3225@reddit

I wait. This is the first year i’ve had to pay, so i did it yesterday electronically which give it 2 days to clear.

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StillC5sdad@reddit

I always have to pay, so I wait as long as possible

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Last-Radish-9684@reddit

As soon as I get W-2s and my 1099 Interest forms. I like to get it out of the way so I can just mark it off my mental to-do list.

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10leej@reddit

Usually it's when I get all the papers necessary to do so. I collect 2x w2s, a 1099, and a couple investment docs. On top of my own accounting. So some years I literally do need to wait until April. Other years I'm well done by now.

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DesertWanderlust@reddit

Mine are complicated so I usually send my documents to an accountant early. I got mine done last week and am still reeling from the pain of it.

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name_withheld_1229@reddit

This year it was February 18, took almost two months to get my refund!

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CaswensCorner@reddit

I almost never get it done on time. Last year I filed an extension. I don’t think I got to it until June. This year I filed in January as soon as I had all my paperwork.

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JennyPaints@reddit

I belong to an LLC cooperative. Its income gets passed through to members for tax purposes. Its tax report isn’t due until March 15th. So my taxes are never filed before March 15th.

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SufficientComedian6@reddit

Filed extension with payment today. Will file return in August/sept most likely.

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probridgedweller@reddit

The week I get the last of the info needed. Typically that day.

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Low_Plastic363@reddit

Depends on whether I owe or am owed

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Donald_J_Duck65@reddit

Feb 4th. I want my return ASAP.

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Dallas_Cowboys50@reddit

The same day i hear from someone at work that our w2's are available to print, IRS wasnt processing them yet, but youre one of the 1st in line when they do. Tax return was deposited in our bank mid February. I have never even come close to waiting until April

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Oomlotte99@reddit

I do it as soon as I get the W2. I always get my returns in February.

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cofeeholik75@reddit

If I am getting a refund, right away. If I owe I wait. This year I owed money, so filed yesterday.

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HughJManschitt@reddit

As soon as I get our W-2s

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ZealousidealAnt111@reddit

End of march or beginning of April. I’m a tax accountant and I am so busy doing everyone else’s returns that I get lazy with my own

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kidtire@reddit

I do an early version early January to get a ballpark of if I am getting a refund or will owe and about how much. If I am likely to get a refund I do a real run as soon as all the paperwork is ready which is usually mid to late February and file right away to get the refund quickly. If I am going to owe I still do the return within a week of getting all the paperwork but then wait to file until about April 1.

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Intelligent_Fish3728@reddit

Usually the first week or two in Feb. We need lots of documents for various things and most have until Jan 31 to send them. I usually start the process in January as things roll in, but actually file in early Feb

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AdamOnFirst@reddit

I’m a procrastinator on most things… but I really like getting my taxes done early. Did em in February again this year as soon as I got all my forms, so early I got a bunch of HR Block discounts. It helps me confirm my withholding, calibrated to cause an almost nonexistent refund but not owe anything, wasn’t effed up on the low side and move some money to clean up the prior tax year, like finishing off an IRA contributions plus dedicate any additional dollars where they need to to.

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erilaz7@reddit

I tend to procrastinate and usually end up filing about a week before the deadline.

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Responsible-Fun4303@reddit

We do ours as soon as we have all the required documents.

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pementomento@reddit

Usually around September - I file for a 6 month extension, we have a complicated tax situation and winter/spring is busy for me.

Also, it’s habit from when I had a student loan that was based off my income. Filing later = natural lag time for the income to update, so a lower payment for longer.

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JanaKaySTL@reddit

Figured out as soon as we get all of our forms, then postmarked April 1, seems fitting.

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Foxyscribbles@reddit

Soon as the w2 is available.

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xraydeltaone@reddit

If I'm owed money, as soon as absolutely possible.

If I owe money, as late as possible. On paper, handwritten.

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c0147@reddit

If I’m getting a refund, I file as soon as I have all my documents. If I’m going to pay I wait until the last possible day.

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anonymous_fart5@reddit

Typically people who are expecting a decent return get it done early and people who expect to owe wait.

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SabrinaFaire@reddit

If I'm expecting a refund, as soon as possible. If I owe, I wait until the weekend before they are due.

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swagmaster3k@reddit

I usually schedule mine in March. I have investments accounts, 1099s can take up to the end of February to be generated. I like to usually book my appointment between the 1-2 weeks of March.

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jeremiah1142@reddit

Between April 10-15. One year I think I did it on April 17, because the due date was a couple calendar days later than April 15.

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gregrph@reddit

Every year in early January I promise myself that I am going to enter each document as it comes in...and I do. Then I get to a part where I try to get a document and and the site says not ready until March or April. I put everything aside, procrastinate until a few days before they are due contemplate if I want to do it then or then next day off of work. Sometimes I'm just lazy and will file for an extension then finish in October. I did actually file before deadline this year. I've been known to file with a few hours remaining.

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splorp_evilbastard@reddit

Depends. If I miscalculated the deductions on the paychecks and owe a bunch, I file as late as possible. If I miscalculated the deductions and they owe us, I file as soon as I have all the required documents. If I calculated correctly and either owe under a couple hundred or have a couple hundred pending on a refund, I do it whenever, but usually in early to mid March.

There were some issues with employment last year and we paid out a lot more than we needed to, so I filed on January 31 and got a hefty refund by mid-February.

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SmokinHotNot@reddit

Keep a large envelope on the front of the fridge. Scan mail every day and set aside anything tax related When I think it's all there, I make an appointment with my tax guys, Jackson Hewitt. They fill out and submit an electronic version with payment or return info depending on the year. Couldn't be easier .

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GreenBeanTM@reddit

Did mine today

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AnUnexpectedUnicorn@reddit

We do them as soon as all the W-2s are available. Then if we owe, we send it April 15. If we're getting a refund, which rarely happens because we try to zero out or owe a bit (dont want to give the government an interest-free loan), we file ASAP.

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carmineragu@reddit

Depends on if I’m getting a refund or have to pay.

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Resident_Bitch@reddit

As soon as I get my W2. I always get a refund and the sooner I file, the sooner I get paid.

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ericbythebay@reddit

After I get all the K-1s.

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butthatwasbefore@reddit

As soon as possible. It annoys the hell out of me so I just want to get it done. Though if I owe money, I don’t pay until April.

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fedcomic@reddit

October 15, every year.

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breebop83@reddit

I always did it as soon as I got my W-2, my husband hates doing it and puts it off until the last minute. Since we file jointly now and he keeps track of all of his papers (401k, student loans, etc) it happened Saturday.

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AliceDoe03@reddit

I did mine today. Well actually I gave my father, who is an accountant, my W2 and 1099s today. Hopefully he can get it done very soon.

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PreciousLoveAndTruth@reddit

ASAP! I filed in mid February this year.

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bluecifer7@reddit

Like a week before the deadline so I don’t get boned by a late-arriving amended form

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Mental_Internal539@reddit

As soon as I have all of my papers I get it done. I got my check from Sam in February, now just waiting for Maryland.

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kevinlc1971@reddit

Every year I say I’m gonna do it at the beginning of February once I have all of the tax stuff. Every year I drag my feet and do it at the end of March. Always get a refund, just feels daunting so I put it off.

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Sassifrassically@reddit

I did mine mid March.

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Mustang46L@reddit

I normally have to wait until March.. too many companies take forever to get me my 1099's.

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GigiGenX72020@reddit

The day I get my w-2.

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MarcatBeach@reddit

I have to wait until almost the end of march for all my tax documents. I used to file early and then amend the return. ( there are 2 tax docs that don't come until mid-march ). but amending the return is a pain.

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sneezhousing@reddit

Usually by mid February

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cholaw@reddit

I hand my papers to my tax preparer in January. Whenever she gets it done

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CalmRip@reddit

When I get my 1099s. This year is an exception, because reasons, but I like to get it done so it's not hanging over my head.

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1EMurph1@reddit

An hour ago

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LeisureSuiteLarry@reddit

If I know I’m getting money back, as soon as possible. If I have to pay, at the last legal second

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Itchy-Nefariousness4@reddit

When times were more simple, I started my taxes as soon as I got my W-2. Now I have to wait for the W-2, 1098's , and 1099-NEC's, which I typically don't have everything until early February. This year I didn't get my 1099 from my buddy's tax lady until 4/5 -_-

So I finished mine today!

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SalishSeaSweetie@reddit

I filed mine last week.

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aannoonnyymmoouuss99@reddit

As soon as possible to prevent fraud. If someone stole your info, whomever files first is getting the return and then its a fight to get your own money back and filed correctly.

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Crowd-Avoider747@reddit

today

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EmploymentEmpty5871@reddit

Depending. When i used to have to do quarterly and I owed, as late as possible, if i get money back like my 24 bucks I got back this year as soon as possible.

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Inspi@reddit

I do it as soon as I get my w2, but I only file it right away if I get a refund, if I owe then I wait until March so I can make sure my finances are in order.

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TimeProfessional7120@reddit

We use a tax accountant, so it depends on how long it takes her to prepare them.

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MagnumForce24@reddit

Depends if I owe or am owed

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tiggipi@reddit

We do ours asap.

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JuneRhythm1985@reddit

We turn everything in to our CPA by the end of January and usually have our taxes filed by early March.

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rgg40@reddit

I used to do it ASAP, but I blew it off this year and I wish I hadn’t. Getting your paperless documents online is a freaking nightmare.

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cardifan@reddit

I usually do it the first day you can file taxes for the year. Late January.

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Caladrius-@reddit

Either in January when I get my docs or April 15th. There is no in between.

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nwbrown@reddit

The day it's due.

I always say I'll file it earlier, and I never do.

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SpunkyDaisy@reddit

I used to do it April 15 at 11 pm

For the last 12 years my, actually responsible, husband has done it as soon as everything is in

His way is better

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WatchThatTime@reddit

I usually get all my needed info by the second or third week of January. I email it all to my accountant and she gets my stuff done and completed usually by the end of Feb.

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InvestigatorJaded261@reddit

Typically from late Feb to mid March.

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Physical-Energy-6982@reddit

I do mine ASAP. Spouse and I file separately however so with theirs it’s usually me offering to to them over and over, them insisting they’ll do it, until 10pm on April 14th when we finally sit down and do them together.

It’s currently April 13th and they still haven’t filed.

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casapantalones@reddit

As soon as possible, always.

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uhbkodazbg@reddit

Depends on if I’m expecting a refund or a tax bill.

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alcoholicmovielover@reddit

I also filed today

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TheJokersChild@reddit

As soon as I get the forms. Log into TaxHawk and boom - done.

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Keeeva@reddit

File as early as I can, then pay as late as I can.

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Lower_Neck_1432@reddit

Turbotax can receive my W2 electronically from my employer before it gets in the mail. My taxes are done before the end of January, and my tax return(s) arrive by direct deposit a couple of weeks later.

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AllFiredUp3000@reddit

I schedule weekly reminders for myself to gather tax documents from Jan to March. Then I schedule a virtual appointment with my accountant by late March or early April.

All documents are uploaded and signed digitally and everything filed by early to mid April, ahead of tax day.

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divinerebel@reddit

I do it as soon as I can, so it is filed, but unfortunately rarely have the money to pay on time.

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JimBones31@reddit

Shortly after my last Double U two comes in. I have an odd schedule so I have to make a guess on when they will be so I can schedule it in advance.

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ThePurityPixel@reddit

I have so many W2s and 1099s to wait for, it makes little sense to do my taxes until I'm sure everyone's forms are in

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ToastetteEgg@reddit

I usually get around to it early March.

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Clementinecutie13@reddit

Literally wait until the last minute. Just did mine last night. Has caused problems before so I shouldn't do that

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traumahawk88@reddit

April 10th-15th. Ish.

Last year was 14th. This year was 10th.

I'm in no rush.

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Jane_Marie_CA@reddit

These days its around mid to late February. I used to wait to April, but that got old quick.

Note: I make quarterly estimates so I am usually in a small overpayment that I roll forward to Q1 estimates. So the tax return is not a payday or a payment for me; its solely compliance.

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Shoddy_Bet9619@reddit

The VERY first day they take them, AKA: Jan 26th.

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Manatee369@reddit

About a week before the 15th.

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Electronic_Bird_6066@reddit

As soon as my accountant gets around to it which drives me insane. I get him all my info as soon as I get it. It’s currently April 13 and he still hasn’t submitted it. I’ll be looking for someone new next year. Every time I try to do it myself I miss too much, so need someone smarter than I am to figure it out.

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mina-ann@reddit

We start mid March and finish usually around the beginning of April. It's an ordeal.

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Thereelgerg@reddit

As soon as I have all my W2a and 1099s.

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chodeobaggins@reddit

Every 5 years or so

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Ancient0wl@reddit

Months ago

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Rose_E_Rotten@reddit

I get mine done and then spent all in February. At the very latest early March, but I never wait till April.

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MGaCici@reddit

ASAP. Done and over.

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Charitymw1@reddit

Usually, within days of receiving my w2 and other documents. This typically falls to the very end of January to early February.

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pinaple_cheese_girl@reddit

Immediately (late January). I want to get it over with. Married filing jointly, don’t really own any assets & have my taxes withheld from my paycheck so it’s pretty straightforward for me. Then I get about $1800 back mid-February. (For the past 3 years, anyway)

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whiteorchid1058@reddit

I usually do mine in March. Usually takes a couple of months for me to get all my paperwork together. I would be too anxiety ridden to do it last minute as life usually gets in the way

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Sufficient-Wolf-1818@reddit

I’ve been burned too often by revised documents, so now I do 90% in February and the last bit in early April.

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needsmorequeso@reddit

We are usually feeling anxious if it’s not done by Valentine’s Day.

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MHW93@reddit

I have every intention of starting tomorrow...

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bachennoir@reddit

As soon as I have all my paperwork. Get it done and out of the way before I forget it exists.

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Neo_Man_Dude@reddit

Literally yesterday and the government can suck my left nut 🤬

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NecessaryPopular1@reddit

It’s not federal gov’s fault, the state we live in is to blame😀.

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pinaple_cheese_girl@reddit

No state income tax in Texas. One of the few things I can blame solely the government for lol

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Neo_Man_Dude@reddit

I owed both state and fed, but the Fed was 4.5 times higher than what I owed the State of California …. 🤬

So I guess the state can suck the right nut 🤣

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NecessaryPopular1@reddit

Odd, but, yeah, they can actually suck both your nuts and cut them off too 🤣

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Roborana@reddit

If I owe I wait until April. If I'm getting a refund I file as soon as I have all my documents.

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JustAnotherDay1977@reddit

I usually owe these days, so I wait until April 15

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oneislandgirl@reddit

As soon as I have all my documents. I get everything ready and submit it to my accountant.

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growlithe49@reddit

I do mine the beginning of March. I’ve had it happen twice now where I finished filing in February, and some stray document came in afterward because it got lost in the mail

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somecow@reddit

Early AF. W2s are due by the end on january. File that shit.

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New_York_or_nowhere@reddit

ASAP, usually February bc my job sends the W2s in late January. One year someone stole my friend's refund - they stole her identity and filed first. I file quickly to avoid anything like that.

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Rum_Running_Sailor@reddit

As soon as possible.

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imzadi111@reddit

Working on it right now. 😐

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ManInACube@reddit

I always plan on doing it early and end up doing it the weekend before the deadline.

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Alternative-Law4626@reddit

I we owe, April 15. If we’re getting money back, as soon as all the inputs are available usually late February.

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primcessmahina@reddit

I think we filed ours in February? I don’t like waiting, whether we have to pay or not. I just like having other with so I don’t have to think about it.

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Weird_Squirrel_8382@reddit

I do mine immediately. When my son was young I got big old refunds, so that was my incentive. Now I get a small refund or break even.

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missgiddy@reddit

Usually in February.

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voteblue18@reddit

ASAP. We have to wait for several w2s and I9s (freelancer) as soon as we get them all we send them to our accountant. If the government owes me money you can bet I’m getting it back asap.

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Feisty-Tap-2419@reddit

One year I got a tax form late, so now I wait until mid feb to file. I hated having to amend my taxes.

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greeneggiwegs@reddit

I usually put it off more now because I have investment income and I hate dealing with it. Finally decided this year to pay to get someone to answer my tax questions so I can do it properly from now on.

I miss filing the 1040-EZ. Also I'm jealous of people without state income tax, not even for the money, just the labor saved.

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colliedad@reddit

Well , it only takes me about 90 minutes to do, and I’m getting thousands back, so I do it ASAP.

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Happy_Confection90@reddit

I filed mine today. I always wait until the final few days, even though I've owed fewer times than I can count on one hand #ADHD

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freenow4evr@reddit

Ummmm.... I should be doing them right now, but I am still on Reddit.

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InevitableRhubarb232@reddit

Tomorrow 😑 maybe tonight

I did mail my state return today.

I’m self-employed though so it is not super simple to file like having a W-2

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Spare_Flamingo8605@reddit

I file as soon as allowed, day one, get my money very quickly

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jettech737@reddit

As soon as I get my W2 and my wife's business stuff is ready to submit to our accountant.

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Own_Grapefruit8839@reddit

Do it as soon as all the forms are available and have a free Sunday, but schedule any payment for the last possible day.

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thebarahs@reddit

February 6

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MakeStupidHurtAgain@reddit

Usually in March by the time I actually sit down and do it.

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The_sad_zebra@reddit

I always tell myself I'm going to do it early and then I look at the calendar and see April.

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Different_Cherry8326@reddit

Around October 15 if I’m feeling ambitious. Sometimes a few months after that.

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pete_blake@reddit

This year, just today the 13th. Normally sometime in March

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hylajen@reddit

As soon as I get my w-2

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BW271@reddit

If I’m getting a refund, I file it asap. If I have to pay, I wait until the deadline.

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nettenette1@reddit

October. I still have to figure out a few pieces of my financials bc qbo f-ed up.

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GreyHorse_BlueDragon@reddit

As soon as I can after getting my W-2

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Zealousideal_Draw_94@reddit

April, usually the last moment. This year I was early, did it on March 31.

And no, I don’t usually owe anything.

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ThatGirl_Tasha@reddit

Of I owe, 11:59 PM on April 15.

If I'm working a regular job and am due a check, January.

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DahjNotSoji@reddit

I like doing mine in February because it makes me feel like I’m “winning” at being an adult.

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Treje-an@reddit

It really depends on whether you owe or get a refund. My granddad always said if you’re getting a refund, file it soon! If you owe money, file it towards the deadline

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IntelligentWay8475@reddit

Day it’s due usually.

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MonkeyVine7@reddit

I'm a procrastinator. But also my dad still does my taxes (he is a tax preparer), so it also depends on when he can fit me into his schedule. Usually file it like the week before its due.

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tomatocrazzie@reddit

As long as possible. I did them this past weekend and will be mailing them in on Wednesday right at the deadline. I mail them to be as passive aggressive as possible.

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Raddatatta@reddit

Usually February / March sometime that way if there's any problems I have time to deal with it. But I have them take any extra tax out right around now. Though any refund I'd take immediately but haven't had one for a few years.

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RVA_1989@reddit

As soon as I have all my documents. Usually by mid-late February.

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False-Cookie3379@reddit

As soon as we get the W2, ours are pretty straightforward and we just get it over with.

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earmares@reddit

Depends on the year. Sometimes early, sometimes the day it's due. No in between.

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purdueaaron@reddit

As soon as I get all my relevant documents.

I try to balance my withholdings so that I’m giving the government the smallest 0% loan possible, but I also don’t want a surprise bill.

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xmetalheadx666x@reddit

As soon as I get all my forms

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ancj9418@reddit

Whenever I get all of the documents I need.

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ShoddyCobbler@reddit

I have a somewhat complicated tax situation, so I file once I have all my paperwork because if I wait until the last minute I'm worried something will pop up that makes it take longer than expected. I filed on Feb 21 this year.

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Able-Paramedic8908@reddit

I spent 20 years working for the IRS.

I was so paranoid about not getting my return done on time that I always filed in February (IRS is brutal on employees who don’t file on time). 15 years later, I still file ASAP.

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James_Soler@reddit

I used to do it quick, as I’ve gotten older and busier I do it later and later

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MeInSC40@reddit

As soon as I have all my documents…unless I know I owe a good chunk then I put it off.

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redmambo_no6@reddit

Before the IRS starts accepting them

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qu33nof5pad35@reddit

As soon as I get my W2s. Usually last week of February.

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Ok-Entertainment5045@reddit

We have a business so by the time everything is ready it’s usually late February. Just got a call they are ready

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sgtm7@reddit

When I worked for a foreign company, I always waited until the last minute, because I always owed(no withholding). When I worked for for a US company, I always filed the first allowable date in January, because of withholding and/or tax equalization, I would get a refund.

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BackLopsided2500@reddit

I had to file an extension this year. Just in time.

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phunky_1@reddit

That's depends on if I owe or not.

If I owe, definitely the last possible day, they can wait to get their money lol

If I have a refund generally whenever I have gotten all the paperwork to do my return from banks and whatnot.

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TimeMasterBob@reddit

I get my paperwork the last week of January and file by mid February. Usually get my return by the first week of March.

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69Nova468@reddit

Working on it today

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KatrynaTheElf@reddit

I do it as soon as I have all my documents.

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ExitingBear@reddit

I try to beat the East Coast deadline. I live on the west coast. So that's like 3 whole hours early.

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Suitable-Hornet2797@reddit

As soon as I get my w2’s and 1099’s.

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Wolfygirl97@reddit

I usually do it right away because I usually get a refund but my job fucked up my taxes and my dumbass didn’t know it until I saw I owed a lot.

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Anieya@reddit

April

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Jmckeown2@reddit

Every year: I will file as soon as I get all the documentation.

Also every year: “FUCK! It’s April?! Already??!!!”

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TheOwlMarble@reddit

I typically do it ASAP. This year on the weekend I had planned to do it something came up and I ended up forgetting about it for a month.

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norecordofwrong@reddit

When I get my W2 and 1099s.

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revocer@reddit

Thanks for the reminder.

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Vegetable_Amount848@reddit

I do my taxes as soon as the last W2, 1099s are received - usually early February.

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WinterRevolutionary6@reddit

Whenever my mom has an hour free to help me with it. This year it ended up being mid March

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iboblaw@reddit

Tomorrow seems like a good day to do it.

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captainstormy@reddit

As soon as I get all my paperwork and have a free weekend afternoon. So usually sometime in February.

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MPord@reddit

I get ours done as soon as our 1099-R (IRA Distirbutions) and 1099 (SS benefit statement) arrive and file as soon as the IRS accepts the tax return.

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Ananvil@reddit

If I expect a return, ASAP. If I expect to owe money, April 15th.

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justforme31@reddit

As soon as possible

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mutantmanifesto@reddit

These days we end up owing. I procrastinate until 4/15.

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Jojosbees@reddit

First week of April. We also do the estimated taxes for the first quarter of the current year around the same time.

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GrookeyFan_16@reddit

I do a test run based on December payroll to see how much we will owe. If we owe as usual we finalize and pay at the end of March. If we actually get money back we file in February.

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anneofgraygardens@reddit

I did mine yesterday, which seemed pretty typical for me.

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SgtDoakesSurprise@reddit

I file it on the last day. Always.

It’s because we end up owing thousands of dollars each year. I’m in no rush to pay the treasury.

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krittyyyyy@reddit

usually around the end of march or beginning of April ish

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ketamineburner@reddit

I do mine as early as possible, but usually do not make the payment until April.

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travelinmatt76@reddit

I do it as soon as I get my w2, and usually my return comes back within a week

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scipio0421@reddit

The moment I get my W-2.

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spintool1995@reddit

Normally just before midnight on Oct 15th after filing a 6 month extension just before midnight on Apr 15th.

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D-Rich-88@reddit

I always say I’ll do it early but it’s usually late March/early April

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seaburno@reddit

October on extensions.

My wife and I get our W2s in late January. We have some investments (family partnerships) where we don't get the official, audited versions of our documents until sometime in August. We get the unofficial ones in March (never been off by more than 0.5% and 9/10 times its totally accurate) and can prepay our estimated taxes from that.

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_iusuallydont_@reddit

Usually sometime in March.

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charlieq46@reddit

As soon as I get my last form which is usually late March.

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Outside_Narwhal3784@reddit

As soon as I have all my documents I do my taxes.

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KJHagen@reddit

As soon as I get all the required documents. Usually early February.

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PressxStart@reddit

lmao i always wait til like the day before it's due. I don't need to see what else the IRS is gonna steal from me 🤣😭

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Lance-Boyle-666@reddit

I do mine in February or March, but I pay on April 15. I always owe because I don't believe in giving the government an interest-free loan.

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phydaux4242@reddit

Soon as we get all our W-2s

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Pancancake@reddit

I still haven’t filed. I don’t owe or anything, I just bought a house for the first time and the mortgage/tax/whatever paperwork is making me nervous because the refund seems to high when I put all the info into H&R Block’s website.

I usually always sit of filing but get it done by 4/15.

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BlueRFR3100@reddit

First week of February

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WillaLane@reddit

Quarterly

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ImportantSir2131@reddit

The minute we get all our forms, so the first week of February.

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getElephantById@reddit

I always have to wait for various financial institutions to prepare certain tax documents for me. They drag their feet and usually don't get them done until mid March, so that's when I file.

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No-Anteater1688@reddit

I normally do mine the first week of February.

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musing_codger@reddit

I keep a spreadsheet of "expected tax forms." Once I have received the last one, I finish my taxes and file. That's usually mid February.

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BenDover0903@reddit

Immediately. I hate the entire process. Feels like I’m back 25 years ago in highschool with a paper due in a few weeks. Just bang it out and put it behind me

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handcraftedcandy@reddit

I usually do it the end of March because I often owe a little bit. My goal is to get my return as close to zero as possible for state and federal. If I get a lot back it feels like an interest free loan to the government and I ain't about that life.

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They-Call-Me-Taylor@reddit

The weekend before it is due.

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Famous-Pattern4364@reddit

lol I’ll do it tomorrow

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LHCThor@reddit

I get mine done at the end of February. I usually have my money before April 15th. I always get a refund. Although not as much as in the past.

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Taleigh@reddit

Usually in the week before. In the last dozen years I have owed taxes, so I put it off to get that sweet couple of pennies in interest.

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PittsburghCar@reddit

In the next day or so.

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arcadiangenesis@reddit

February or March

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smurfe@reddit

I always have to pay, so I do it as late as I can. I'm really busy the next couple of days, so I filed mine today.

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jessper17@reddit

I wait and forget and do it usually a week to a few days before the deadline.

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Major_Enthusiasm1099@reddit

As soon as I get my W2

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Wild_Ticket1413@reddit

I typically put it off until the weekend before the deadline.

Doing the taxes is up there with getting my oil changed and going to the dentist.

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Firecrackershrimp2@reddit

Whenever my husband gets around to it.

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Positive-Avocado-881@reddit

I always do it at the end of January or first week of February at the latest

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DavyDavisJr@reddit

After mid march. Any earlier then some broker will file a 1099 revision and force me to update my return with a 1040R after I have already filed.

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suzemagooey@reddit

Ours were always done by the end of January. Being ahead of the pack has benefits.

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PeorgieT75@reddit

If I owe money April 15, if I’m getting money back as soon as I have everything to complete it.

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lolomo119@reddit

First week of February because I probably have all the docs by then and usually get a refund and want the money.

My parents always file last minute because they have to pay and don’t want to give the government more money any earlier than they have to.

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laurcone@reddit

I actually forgot about it this year and randomly remembered last week and did it the next day lol

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firewifegirlmom0124@reddit

Depends on whether and how much I owe. Some years I owe a good bit, some we get a little back. If we owe I wait until 4/15.

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wmp8@reddit

Usually some time in March. I have a running spreadsheet that calculates what I will get back or owe starting a year ahead so there are no surprises. I match that up to the tax documents we receive and then input it all in FreeTaxUSA during a free evening. I adjust our w4 to try to get as close to zero as we can.

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clutzycook@reddit

Once I have all of the necessary forms. That usually happens in early-mid March.

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PawPawsLilStinker@reddit

When my wife is well and does them, as soon as we get the W2s. I had to do them this year and it was last weekens

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windysideofcare@reddit

I usually have my federal return money by the end of February. I pretty much file as soon it's allowed!

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Scrappy_The_Crow@reddit

At the last moment, or close to it.

I started mine at noon today and finished around 3 p.m.

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shadydelilah@reddit

my husband tries to start it before I even get my w2

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SaneSociopathPolitic@reddit

Usually shortly after getting the W2, so I'm not looking for it as the deadline approaches.

Sometimes I'll take a few weeks though, often because I misplaced it near immediately and didn't care to find it right away.

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IPreferDiamonds@reddit

I always have to pay, so my accountant is filing this week for me. I always wait until the last minute because I hate paying.

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Brief-Definition7255@reddit

I didn’t wait till the last second. I had a whole week left

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Radar1980@reddit

I do them early. I pay last minute.

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Murderhornet212@reddit

I usually plan it so I get a lot of money back so o try to do it in like February.

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Grafakos@reddit

March or early April, typically. In a typical year I'll get all the numbers into TurboTax sometime in February, but since TurboTax often gets software updates between then and April, I hold off a bit on actually filing, just in case they push a bug fix that affects me. Probably very unlikely, but there's no harm in waiting as long as I file by April 15.

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IthurielSpear@reddit

Got mine done yesterday

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damageddude@reddit

It's pretty much online now. Getting a refund file ASAP. Owe money, 4/15. I invested a portion of my wife's life insurance for our children -- we had a very good year :-/

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Remarkable_Table_279@reddit

Mid/early March … when Judy can fit me in.

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165averagebowler@reddit

I do it as soon as possible.

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Sea-Raspberry1210@reddit

I did mine this morning (April 13) because I kept forgetting about it.

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Guinnessron@reddit

Pretty early. Mid Feb or so but if I end up owing, I don’t send it until early April.

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No-Possibility5556@reddit

Hopefully I stick to tonight as planned since I have plans after work Wednesday. Doubt I’ve ever done them before April

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Historical_Bath_9854@reddit

ASAP, it's then gone from the mind

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admseven@reddit

I file in early to mid Feb, as soon as I’ve got all the documents I need. I’m usually getting a small refund back, and also it is a condition of my job that I file my taxes on time and pay anything I owe by 4/15.

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maytaii@reddit

The day they’re due cause I’m a fucking mess

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WildlifePolicyChick@reddit

Companies are required to send out employment salary/wgae forms to employees by the end of February. I usually do my taxes straight away (in March) so it's done with.

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5hallowbutdeep@reddit

A day before hahaha

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Krieger1229@reddit

As soon as I get all my documents - I usually get a refund so I’m filing as fast as I can to get ahead of the rest, so usually it’s done in February.

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the-quibbler@reddit

As soon as I have all my documents, I prepare my return.

If I'm receiving a refund, I file it.

If I own money, I decide when I most like paying my money to the governments.

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ImagineFreedom@reddit

I file as soon as I have my paperwork. So sometimes in January, sometimes in February. Depends on when the w2, or in previous years the 1099 actually arrive.

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Justmakethemoney@reddit

I usually have all my documents mid-Feb, so around then

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kit0000033@reddit

I wants mah muhney... So as soon as I get the paperwork.

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Psyko_sissy23@reddit

I usually try to get it done as soon as possible so it's done.

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Durham1988@reddit

Whenever my accountant gets it done.

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1lurk2like34profit@reddit

Tomorrow?

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ramblinjd@reddit

My taxes are super complicated so often I start working on them in January or February when I get my first form and continue on and off until late March. I try to have them in before April starts usually.

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No-Handle-66@reddit

If I owe money, April 14th. If I am getting a refund, as soon as I finish doing my taxes, usually in early March.

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AnybodySeeMyKeys@reddit

My wife's the CFO of a company. By the time she's spent all of 1Q and half of April doing corporate taxes for her company and all their subsidiaries, she just can't bring herself to do ours by April 15. So we file an extension every year and file in October.

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Adorable_Dust3799@reddit

I like to do mine in October so i get my refund before Christmas

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FreeStateOfPortland@reddit

Since any “refund“ I get is applied to the next calendar year for my estimated tax payments, I do it late or file an extension

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HeimLauf@reddit

Once I have all my documents: W2s, 1099s etc.

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Fire_Mission@reddit

I usually procrastinate as long as possible.

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Bishop-Logan@reddit

As soon as I get all my documents.

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jd732@reddit

Early March. I usually owe federal and get a refund from the state so I try to get my money back ASAP and set the payment for April 15.

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_nousernamesleft_@reddit

I always intend to do it right away and usually do it like April 13th.

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Pitiable-Crescendo@reddit

Sometime in March, usually

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lezzerlee@reddit

Yes, sometime in March because I have to gather more than my w2, typically.

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YoshiandAims@reddit

Immediately. It's done, I don't have to worry. Plenty of time if there is an issue. Processed fast. No last minute rush or stuff getting hectic and losing track. No website down, mail delays, findingnout youre missing something...whatever you can think of.

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novaremnantz@reddit

Depends? If I’m owed a refund I do it asap since the government is sitting on my money interest free. If I owe them I wait until tax day to pay.

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ThingFuture9079@reddit

Mid or late February since that's when I get the forms for my stocks whereas everything else I get before that.

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Wilson4874@reddit

In April

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Fun_Independent_7529@reddit

If I'm thinking I'll be getting a refund: right away
If I think I owe a bunch: April

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PoisonWaffle3@reddit

I have a number of investment accounts so sometimes it takes some extra time to get all of my forms in, but I usually have them by the end of February.

Then I usually procrastinate for at least a few weeks before I sit down to get everything done.

I don't think I've ever waited until April though.

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NightDragon8002@reddit

I do as soon as I think I have all my documents (w-2, 1099s, property tax docs, etc). I like to get it done as early as possible so it isn’t hanging over my head

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Castronautik@reddit

I normally get this done as soon as I have all my papers. Typically my work gives out the paperwork early, but I often have to wait for random 1099s from my bank, 401k, etc.

I got into this habbet when I was young, and really needed my refund check as soon as possible. Usually the end of a year with Christmas and doing holiday travels I'm quite broke. Getting that refund check as quick as possible would help me have extra money. This sort of turned into a time where group trips were getting planned, and I would rely on that money to pay my friends for my portion of the air bnbs / hotels /etc.

While I haven't been relying on that extra influx of money for a while, Its still a habit to try and do it as quick as possible.

On the other hand, I know someone in my family who does his last minute usually, and actually often times files and extension. I know there are some people who don't like the idea of getting a return on their taxes, because "that means you are giving an interest free loan to the government", so they try and put the money they would pay into taxes into a special account and try to earn interest on it as long as possible. To them this is 'smart', but for me personally I would rather not have to pay in money when I do my taxes.

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GapAdditional8455@reddit

Middle of March usually. I do my own taxes and have to use a bunch of different forms so it's a pain.

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_HeyGFY_@reddit

I do as soon as possible. If it's not done by mid February, something is seriously wrong.

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moonbunnychan@reddit

I do mine as soon as I get my W2 because I know if I don't I'll likely forget to do it.

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ixsparkyx@reddit

I’m gonna do them tonight lol

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Anthrodiva@reddit

Late as possible because we likely owe.

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DMGlowen@reddit

As soon as I can.

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Dense_Gur_2744@reddit

We work with a person, so as soon as we get an appointment. Has been as early as the first week of January and as late as April 14th.

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Important-Round-9098@reddit

When my daughters were in college and I was filling out the FAFSA, my taxes were done as soon as they could be done. Now, end of March is good enough

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EvaisAchu@reddit

The week its due.

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Unusual-Material9443@reddit

when i got a refund, i filed as early as i could. now that i have to pay (kids grown) i wait until the very last minute

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cdcme25@reddit

if i owe?....april 15th. if they owe me?....feburary 1st (or just as soon as i have the w2's)

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Senzualdip@reddit

Whenever my accountant generates all my documents and schedules a meeting with me. Usually middle of March.

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otterbarks@reddit

I usually wait until late March or early April since investment brokerages like to take their time releasing their tax documentation.

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grapebeyond227@reddit

As soon as I get my w-2 and all other documents I need.

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Shot-Artichoke-4106@reddit

Usually sometime in March. I don't do it right away, but I am not a last minute person either.

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CroweBird5@reddit

I do it as soon as I have my W-2s

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xxxjessicann00xxx@reddit

I just did mine today

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inafishbowl17@reddit

I haven't got a refund in a decade. I usually do it sometime in Feb then pay a week before it's due.

It lessens the sting and let's me warm up to the idea. I just hate that it's a chunk of money to me but spent in a minute by the government.

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Slippery-Pete76@reddit

I will do mine tonight or tomorrow.

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fuxkle@reddit

Every year I plan to do it as soon as I get my W2. Every year I end up doing it April 15th

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ITrCool@reddit

As soon as I have all my paperwork available. Usually by late-February. I never procrastinate on this stuff. I want it done and out of my way for the year.

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midwestCD5@reddit

Early April

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YarnSp1nner@reddit

We have an investment that gets us our needed tax document April 1st at the earliest. So we sit down and do it then. We used to do it like jan 10th when we had our w2s, but our financial life is more complicated now.

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citizen-salty@reddit

There are two types of Americans on Tax Day.

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neverdoneneverready@reddit

In Chicago back in the days before internet, they used to keep the big post office downtown open til midnight. They'd have postal workers standing outside to take your carefully prepared returns so they'd be postmarked before midnight on April 15. We were always in that line, cursing ourselves for putting it off that long. Then we'd do the same dang thing the next year.

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elphaba00@reddit

Usually the week before it's due. This year was a lot quicker because I had more of an immediate need for my refund.

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pagesandcream@reddit

Hey hey TOMORROW is the day before taxes are due. Three guesses when I’ll be filling them

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dangleicious13@reddit

Some time in early March.

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venus_arises@reddit

The first Saturday after I get all of the docs, I really want to just be done with it.

Personal brag that we already got both state and federal refunds last week.

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No-Profession422@reddit

Usually late March.

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CatsMom4Ever@reddit

I do it as soon as I have all my documents for 2 reasons. First, I usually get a refund, so I want to get it sooner than later and not get caught in the backlog. And second, less chance of identity theft (small as it is).

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nowhereman136@reddit

Normally as soon as I get my w2. This year is different since I haven't had an employer in over 2 years

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NecessaryPopular1@reddit

Done, never wait until the last minute.

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DOMSdeluise@reddit

I put it off as long as possible because I am a procrastinator. I filed last Friday lol.

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ExitingBear@reddit

That's nowhere near as long as possible.

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Colifama55@reddit

Right? My tax guy files an extension as a matter of course

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fshannon3@reddit

I'll file them as soon as I receive all required documents.

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TCFNationalBank@reddit

I get all my paperwork sorted early February as soon as I have it. If I'm due a refund I submit it right away, if I owe money I wait until after annual bonuses pay out in March

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No-Lunch4249@reddit

I try to do it in late February or early March, this year I put it off and just finished up over the weekend

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Separate_Today_8781@reddit

Did mine last Monday and had my refund by Friday

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Numerous_Delay_6306@reddit

different every year tbh, too lazy

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Quirky-Attitude1456@reddit

Did it today

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magic592@reddit

Depends. Do I am I getting a refund?

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hollowbolding@reddit

whenever my last 1099 rolls in, sometimes they drag

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Astronaut6735@reddit

I try to get it done by the end of March. I have tax forms from various investments that often aren't available until the end of January, plus I always owe a lot , since my income is all from those investments (retired early, no earned income, and I don't pay estimated quarterly taxes). So basically I pay as late as possible, but give myself a couple of weeks to juggle things around so enough is in my checking account by the time the IRS and Maryland ACH transfer out of my checking account.

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That_70s_chick@reddit

That is tonight’s chore. I usually do them in February but this year I just couldn’t be bothered.

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Sad_Sympathy_9432@reddit

End of March/beginning of April

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OldRaj@reddit

Small business owner, we work with two accounting firms. We typically file our business returns in February and personal in March.

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Sparkle_Rott@reddit

I’m a procrastinator by nature. Early April

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BookLuvr7@reddit

As soon as we get all the paperwork. We did it the following Saturday, especially after reading that the IRS had been underfunded again.

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Voodoo330@reddit

I've owed money the last five years so usually around April 10th.

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FoggyGoodwin@reddit

I wait. I procrastinate, even if I don't owe. One year, knowing I owed nothing, I still filed for an extension so I could put off filing until October.

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CPA_Lady@reddit

I’m a CPA. I did mine yesterday (4/12)

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Bubbly_Following7930@reddit

we did it yesterday

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lifeisfascinatingly_@reddit

Early March.

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waffles8888877777@reddit

September or October.

I will be paying estimated taxes today though.

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CobaltIsobar@reddit

When I have all my tax reports. This year one was delayed so I ended up filing a week ago. Usually it's much sooner.

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BoopleSnoot921@reddit

Immediately.

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Accomplished_Will226@reddit

If I’m getting a refund we file asap but this year we have to pay so it was last minute.

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azyoungblood@reddit

If I have a refund coming, I file as soon as I have all my documentation. If I owe, it’s April 15.

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shwh1963@reddit

As soon as possible I do my taxes. Then either file quickly if I get a refund or hold it to the last minute if I have to pay.

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Icy_Consideration409@reddit

Been late March/early April while my wife was self employed. Adds some extra time to the process.

But now ETSY is a dump truck fire and she’s killed off her self employment. So it’ll be quicker next year. Back to filing in February. As soon as Schwab releases my 1099.

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licksquadtraps@reddit

Valentine's day while doing a main story dungeon in ff14. It's a bit harder now that they shortened them but I still can usually get it done.

I don't know why I do this but it is what I've done for the last 5 or 6 years at this point.

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FirstPersonWinner@reddit

I used to actually apply for an extension on tax day and did it in October. Nowadays I do it as soon as I get my forms

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sharpshooter999@reddit

Farmer here. If 2/3 of your income is from farming, you have to file by March 1st. I had mine done and paid by February 20th

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bigedthebad@reddit

ASAP.

A always get a small refund or pay a small extra.

No reason to wait.

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AzureSuishou@reddit

I shoot for sometime in march but that has varied

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rb928@reddit

I think you’ll find one or two answers: late January/early February … or about right now. I’m the former because I know I’m going to get a smaller refund, less than a paycheck usually.

People who know they will owe tend to wait, as do people who just procrastinate in general.

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Independent-Dark-955@reddit

Some time just before the deadline. Always a procrastinator.

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HammeredDog@reddit

If I know I'm gonna owe, I file in early April and pay on the 15th. If I'm expecting a refund, as soon as I have all my forms.

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Regular_Boot_3540@reddit

Every year I say I'll do it in February, and every year I do it in April. I'm a horrible procrastinator. I realized this year that doing it in February would relieve my anxiety, but they don't deserve my hard-earned bucks (I've had to pay every year since I got divorced...)

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Into-Imagination@reddit

June usually (always file an extension & pay the estimated total, but never have all the forms in time; my K1’s for example don’t even come until March.)

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Totally-Toasted@reddit

On April 15th

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cannonman1863@reddit

I just finished mine yesterday. If it's being submitted electronically, I don't feel the need to rush it.

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Torchic336@reddit

Im averaging like April 13th

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Remarkable_Salad_250@reddit

The last weekend before it’s due. Did mine yesterday.

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Patrizio_Argento@reddit

Usually in Feb. I always get money back so I want it asap

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manderifffic@reddit

As soon as I get the forms. Gimme my money.

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Demented-Alpaca@reddit

Did mine on Saturday. I started a while ago with Turbo Tax but it got screwy.

So I did them again with FreeTaxUSA. WAY easier and so much cheaper.

But I always owe so even if I do them early I never file until closer to the day.

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SkullLeader@reddit

I used to do it in early or mid February but that was back when all your tax documentation was by law supposed to be mailed to you by end of January. I don't think that's the case any more. So now I wait until early or mid March to make sure I've got all the documentation mailed to me. I don't wait until the last minute because I do it electronically these days and some sort of system glitch can cause a delay - like I've had situations where these online systems reject my input and then it takes time to go figure out why and get past the issue.

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sr1sws@reddit

Filed a couple months ago. Paid April 1st (not because of April Fool's Day - because I always leave time to recover from the unexpected problem).

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Friendly_Side3258@reddit

Before I’d wait till the last day but now I do it as soon as I get all the paper work

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Gini555@reddit

I usually find a weekend once I have all the documents I need to get them filed. Usually mid-March.

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Tricky_Ad_1870@reddit

Usuallly mid-February. I like to know if I owe and how much sooner rather than later.

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TrickWrap@reddit

I turned all my stuff over today to a tax professional service I haven't used before. They filed an automatic extension for me today and will get to my packet sometime next week they said.

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fourdigityear@reddit

Within a couple of weeks from getting my W-2. But my taxes are really easy.

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kbivs@reddit

Usually in February. Not as soon as we get W2s, etc, but not too long after.

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No_Angle875@reddit

Early as humanly possible

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Unhappy_Performer538@reddit

I literally just did it lol

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Moosebouse@reddit

If I owe, last minute. If I am getting a return, I file as soon as possible

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revdon@reddit

As soon as I get all my W2s and 1099s. This year I had to fight, tooth and nail, to get my W2s and I had 5 employers last year!

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uglytruthshurts@reddit

First week of February

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chile-pica@reddit

I try to do it as soon as I have all documents

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Calaveras-Metal@reddit

the last possible minute

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TokyoDrifblim@reddit

I shoot for mid March usually

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Positive-Froyo-1732@reddit

Already did it, already got the refund, already spent the money. (The last part wasn't intentional, but my car had other ideas.)

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schonleben@reddit

Tomorrow.

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driver004@reddit

If your w2 you do it at the beginning of the new year, if your 1099 you calculate taxes quarterly and make payments each time, doing a usual end of year return

I do it as soon as I have the documents I need to get it over with

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Rockglen@reddit

Different time every year. Mostly dependent on how busy my February/March are and if I have received tax documents in a reasonable time.

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FireRescue3@reddit

ASAP. I don’t like waiting.

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PhoenixAquarium@reddit

March. But when I lived with my folks it was always the second week of February. My mom nagged me to do my taxes each time I got home from work

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TrainingLow9079@reddit

Sometime.between April 1 and 13 usually. I try not to push it to April 14

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Big-Duck-Chuck@reddit

Depends on if I’m getting money or paying money.

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Responsible_Tax_998@reddit

If I owe then I wait as long as possible. If I get money back I usually file as early as possible-which for me is typically mid-March because of when I get some tax documents.

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Ok-Energy-9785@reddit

When all of my forms come in

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wrfostersmith@reddit

If I think I’m getting a refund I do it ASAP. If I owe then I put it off as long as possible.

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LithePanther@reddit

I do it the 14th. I would do it the 15th but I like the extra day buffer in case there is some sort of issue

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hoodiegirl10@reddit

When I was single, I filed as soon as o got all my forms. Now that I’m married and have a newborn, it’s the first weekend in April lol, when we remember that taxes are due soon.

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Nihilistnobody@reddit

I’m self employed so I owe and wait until tomorrow. I look at it as if I have an emergency I’ll have a 6 month no interest loan to myself so I like to keep the cash in hand as long as possible. My busy season for work starts now too so I’m at my lowest actual cash for the year.

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jharlson@reddit

I file as soon as I have all the paperwork. I don’t have whatever I owe deducted from my bank account on April 15.

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goldentalus70@reddit

I always schedule mine in February to make sure I have received all necessary forms. Better to get it done than let it linger.

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oliver_babish@reddit

For many Americans it's not just about the primary source of income but also gathering info on investment income, charitable contributions, etc.

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Inkysquid24@reddit

Different every year honestly, last year I did a week before it was due, this year I did it in March.

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judgingA-holes@reddit

As soon as I get the W-2, but if I owed I probably would wait until last minute. lol

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JettandTheo@reddit

~ march Often have to wait for the paperwork from investment accounts.

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Alarming-Leek-402@reddit

Tax forms like W-2 income statements are supposed to be postmarked to recipients by January 31st. Since those documents are needed to file, it's generally not a good idea to file until mid-February at the earliest. Any earlier and you may find yourself needing to amend your return if you forgot a form was coming.

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_edd@reddit

When I was younger I would. Between how simple it is when you just have a W2 and the usual money-back aspect, of course I wanted to do it in as soon as I could.

As I got older, I had more documents needed, some of which don't arrive until later on (ex. brokerage account 1099) and now I usually owe additional taxes, so I just get it done sometime before the deadline.

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Ok-Walk-8040@reddit

It takes like 30 minutes to do so I usually procrastinate and do it at the last minute.

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jeff1074@reddit

I have a 3.5 month time frame. And I’m not in a rush. Whenever I have a convenient evening with my documents. Usually ends up happening in late Feb/ early March.

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Gold_Telephone_7192@reddit

If I’m going to be getting money back, as soon as possible. If I’m going to owe, as late as possible.

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Holiday_Sale5114@reddit

Usually the weekend prior to it being due. This year, I did a little bit earlier, and finished the week prior!

I should've done it way sooner this year since I didn't realize how big of an impact SALT was going to have. Biggest refund ever and I let the govt hold on to it for months! Lol!

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The12th_secret_spice@reddit

ASAP, some times it takes a month or 2 to get all of the documents together.

I either get a refund (interest free loan to the government) quicker or I have as long as possible to pay if I owe.

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bearsnchairs@reddit

I usually set aside an hour or so in early Feb.

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HarlequinKOTF@reddit

March, end of the month. No particular reason.

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Maronita2025@reddit

I usually do it IMMEDIATELY as the government OWES ME.

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bh0@reddit

Usually Feb, but I've waited to submit the actual payment(s) before.

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Bubble_Lights@reddit

I usually do it in March.

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tuberlord@reddit

I do the calculations as soon as I have all my paperwork. If I'm getting a refund I file immediately after that. If I owe I file as late as I possibly can without any penalties. Also, if I owe they're getting a paper check.

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ben7337@reddit

As soon as I have all my tax forms usually, but sometimes a bit later. Generally mid Feb to mid March for me.

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AleroRatking@reddit

I typically do it in March.

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donutsnail@reddit

Usually do it some weekend in late February or early March while the weather is still miserable

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SeaRevolutionary1450@reddit

Different each year. Whenever I have a good time to get it done

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Aprils-Fool@reddit

Same. It just depends on when I have time.

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Shot-Artist5013@reddit

Normally I do mine in early Feb, as soon as all of my forms arrive. But I typically get a small refund.

This year I miscalculated some capital gains taxes and I owed some money, so I waited until a couple weeks ago.

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savagedragon01@reddit

Every intention of doing it as soon as I get my W-2 but realistically realize time is running out and I still haven't done it, so usually the week before they are due.

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iceph03nix@reddit

I set mid March as my deadline. by then I'm fairly confident all my docs should be ready and I'm not expecting to get any corrections, and with a decent pad before it's due

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Eric848448@reddit

When I have all needed info. Usually early March.

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bonanzapineapple@reddit

Some point in February

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Devee@reddit

The day it’s due

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notsosecretshipper@reddit

As soon as possible. I start in January before it's even open to file so as soon as the irs starts accepting I can put it through.

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notthegoatseguy@reddit

I had to wait until Mid March. Some of my 1099s took a long while to get to me

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worldDev@reddit

Sometimes amended forms come in later unexpectedly so I usually just wait until a week or 2 before the deadline to send it in even if I punched everything in earlier.

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Thhe_Shakes@reddit

Varies, but usually some time in March. I'll do it bit by bit over the course of a few weeks

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HotCommission7325@reddit

I file the moment I have all my documents. I don’t actually pay my taxes until the day before it’s due

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MortimerDongle@reddit

I use an accountant and he usually gets it done early April

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Lemon-Leaf-10@reddit

I do my taxes in February.

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dararie@reddit

Usually as close to April 15 as possible

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Munchkin531@reddit

My husband likes to file in February. He likes to get it out of the way so we aren't panicking in April. We got some money back this year but not as much as last year.

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Range-Shoddy@reddit

End of February ish. I’ve submitted the beginning of February and had documents show up late so never doing that again. If I’m getting a refund I file immediately when I’m done. If I owe I file the last possible minute.

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Cometguy7@reddit

I get it most of the way done right away. Then if I owe I file about a week before the due date.

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JoyDVeeve@reddit

As soon as we get our 1099s and charitable donations letters

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nitro479@reddit

I file early. Got my refund 2nd week of February.

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Better_Chicken_5184@reddit

I don't live in the US so I don't get a W2. I just do it as early as possible.

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maktheyak47@reddit

Late January or February for me usually!

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DogOrDonut@reddit

I do it as early as possible because I normally get a huge refund due the way my husband gets paid.

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PointNo6662@reddit

I file it as soon as possible. End of January or early February. 1) I normally get a refund and I want to get it. 2) If I have something I have to do, I feel pressure to do it until it’s completely done. It’s like I have an overactive secretary in my head yelling at me to do the task. (And yes, I was this way in school too.)

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Free_Divide195@reddit

The moment I have all our paperwork in order. If I put it off, I'll forget or feel rushed. If I do it right away, I have time to look things up if I need to / double check my work.

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seanofkelley@reddit

I always mean to get it done as soon as I get all my tax docs but generally I don't get it done till early March.

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azura_pulp@reddit

First week of February

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TempusSolo@reddit

I usually do it the first week of February. I like to just get it done. If I owe more than 100 bucks or so, I'll send the return and check back in early April otherwise I mail it off the day I fill it out - and yes, I'm old school and print out actual forms for both fed and state and mail them in.

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rawbface@reddit

I was so lazy about doing my taxes this year, that my accountant called me a week ago like, "forget something?"

He just sent me back my return for me to e-sign.

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