Admit it. You're afraid of your 1040. That's OK. A lot of us are. And our tax fears, sometimes irrational, sometimes warranted, cause us to do a lot of dumb things when it comes to our annual returns.

Some people put off filing, some don't file at all. Neither of those choices is a wise tax move.

But fear doesn't have to paralyze you. Here are six common tax terrors. Some are real. Some aren't nearly as terrifying as you might think.

Regardless, you'll find out just how you can conquer your tax terrors, get your returns done in a timely manner and possibly save a few bucks once you've overcome your filing fears.