We all prefer not to think about taxes, but it’s unavoidable. Knowing more about your tax situation and being prepared ahead of time saves you stress and anxiety during tax season.

Filing your taxes is a tedious chore, but everyone has to do it — no excuses! Go through our step-by-step guide to make the process as painless as possible.

Learn to budget your money to keep track of expenses you can deduct during tax season. The more you deduct, the more cash stays in your pocket. Who doesn’t want that?

Think you might owe taxes? Learn to set up a savings account and contribute to it all year so you’re prepared for the hefty price tag you’ll have to pay come April.