winter is nearly over and in america it is now that nightmarish TAX SEASON...both federal and state.

everyone must try to gather the following documents: stating the amount of income earned on job, investments, savings account, tips, pension and some retirement accounts, social security, etc. then gather all the receipts for items that can be deducted from their income. using their own vehicle for travel, or a room in their home used as an office, tools, equipment, meals\entertainment, donations to non-profits, some medical bills, deduction for minor children, mortgage interest, state and local taxes just to name a few. then you have to decide to file jointly as a married couple or individually. it can be quite maddening!!