The end of January means tax season has begun. Don’t start out 2018 on a bad financial note and avoid your taxes.  Jorge Mata, with GreenPath Financial Wellness, says there are some things you need to do before you file your taxes. This will tax season preparation easier.

He says that filing sooner, rather than later, can prevent hackers from intercepting your refund or stealing your identity.

If you know your getting a refund, he advises using it to jumpstart your financial wellness. Jorge recommends using your refund for repairs to your home or putting it away in a savings account.

Click here to continue to Fox 29 News San Antonio to watch the clip of Jorge providing tax tips and explaining why you should file sooner rather than later.

 

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