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Don't make these tax mistakes!

Nobody's perfect, but you should try to be when it comes to filing your tax returns. Mistakes that seem minor can cost you major dollars.

Things to double-check ...
 

15 common tax errors -- You figured the new sales tax deduction correctly, but did you make one of these all-too-common errors?
Plus: The Debt Adviser's 5 stupid tax tricks

 

Refused refunds -- The IRS has $73 million that came back as undeliverable. Another $2 billion awaits nonfilers. Is any of this unclaimed tax cash yours?

  A 10-point tax review -- Your taxes are done, but don't seal the envelope or hit the "send" button until you double-check this list.
 
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Avoiding other common miscues ...
 

Alimony income and payments

Gambling winnings and losses
  Overlooked donations Missed medical deductions
 

Tax breaks without itemizing

Tip income can trip you up
 
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Extra-smart tax moves ...
  A big refund is nice, but it's not necessarily a good tax strategy. Instead, adjust your withholding to pay just what you owe.
 

Check out tax law changes to make sure you don't miss a break.

  Don't make the mistake of falling for these 12 tax scams.
  -- Updated: March 18, 2005
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