For example, the forms may have gotten lost in the mail or may arrive late. When the forms have arrived in the mail, you may leave them on the table and forget about them. If you place the forms within reach of your pet dog or cat, they may rip the forms to pieces. You child may tear up the forms or draw on them, rendering them useless. Anything happens to the forms, you end up having to request for new forms, which delays the submission.

When you start filling up the forms, you may make some mistakes that you need to correct. If those are minor mistakes, you can easily correct them by erasing them off lightly, rewriting the correct information, and then counter signing on the forms. However, if you make too many corrections, the forms begin to look untidy and illegible. In that case, you will need a new set of forms.

Even if you have duly completed the entire set of forms with minimal or no mistakes at all, there is still a chance of leaving one or two signed forms on the table as you mail out your submission. This is a common mistake because most people are in too much of a hurry to submit the forms. IRS will then make a request for you to submit the remaining forms. Again, this leads to more effort on your part.

To ensure that the tax filing process is smooth sailing, always make the necessary preparations way in advance. When you do that, you find it easier to fill up the forms, and there is little need for frustrations to arise. Always keep proper records of all your finances. Hire an assistant if you have too much work on your hands. Jan and Feb are good months to start retrieving all the important information. Don't wait for April to arrive and then scurry to get the tax filing done quickly. That will lead to even more errors.

You may also wish to consider e-Filing your tax returns this year, if you haven't already done so. All you need is your SSN and your previous year Tax Return. You can create an account immediately by choosing a desired user name and password. After that, simply go through the interview process and e-File your tax return. You will find that the online software is easy to use, and convenient. You don't need to download or install anything. All you need is a browser with an Internet connection to begin e-Filing.