If you've given away non-cash items, whether it's clothing or furniture, and you have valuations of between $500 and $5,000, then there's a form 82-83 that should be completed.

I've had occasions where some of my clients had become new parents after having several children, and they forgot to tell me that there's been a new addition to the family.

Take the time, start early, and read the booklet. It's not that difficult.

People, in general, don't like to get letters addressed to them from the Internal Revenue Service, even if it's as simple as not signing your return or not dating your return.