Tuesday Tip: Start With a Clear Surface

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Start With a Clear Surface

Today's tip comes to you from our fearless leader, Sarah Buckwalter, who is working on organizing her tax paperwork today. Whether you're doing your own taxes or gathering info for your tax preparer, some level of paper/receipt organizing will likely be involved. Before you start this super fun task, take a few minutes to clear off the surface you'll be working on! If you have time, put things back where they belong*, if not, at least set everything aside. Organizing W2's, 1099's and expense receipts is challenging enough - a cluttered work surface can make it downright impossible.

*If you don't know where things belong, it's time to get rid of them or find them a home. This is of course something your favorite professional organizer can help you with!

Before: Not So Clear Surface

After: Oh So Clear and Ready for Taxes!