Whether you are doing your own taxes, springing for software or hiring a professional preparer, a little research can make a big difference in the amount you pay -- or get back in your refund.
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Sure you can always pop into your online account, but keeping track of your checking offline provides a valuable paper record - not to mention a manual wake up call of your actual spending.
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