Tax time is much easier when you use software. You may have entered your records, receipts, expenses, and income into your software throughout the year. If so, you are almost done before you start!

Even if you've not keep your records up to date, good tax preparation software will help you through the process. Collect your receipts, records, expenses, and proof of income. You will also need to have the appropriate social security numbers and/or corporate tax ID numbers.

Launch your software and follow along. Once complete, most of us will want a tax professional to review the return. eSmartTax offers this service as part of the signature edition tax prep software - what could be easier?

This is just one more benefit to the personal computer and Internet age. Less hassle at tax time!