Prepare all year for income tax season

The 2007 tax season has come and gone. But it’s not too late to start lining up your ducks for 2008’s filing deadline.

Getting organized now may help you avoid the stress, anguish and even costly mistakes caused by burning the midnight oil next April 15.

Where to begin?

We’ve come up with some ideas to help you prepare for another taxing situation.

• A low-tech approach to organization
• Doing it yourself or hiring a pro?
• What records you’ll need for filing
• Keep your old tax returns handy
• Commonly overlooked deductions
• Know the key deadlines
• Watch out for email scams

Neither Nationwide nor any of its representatives give tax or legal advice. Federal tax laws are complex and subject to change. Please consult your tax or legal adviser for answers to your specific questions.