How to Prepare Taxes Early

Does the name Uncle Sam make you cower in fear of filing next year's taxes? Though you probably want to put taxes out of your mind until the calendar year has changed, you'll keep next season's stress levels down by getting organized early. Just as regular teeth cleanings make your dental checkups less painful, checking in on your finances throughout the year can minimize the tax-time pain too. See five ways to create a less stressful tax season in 2013.