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primesot he tat store) Renal E16 at |p Your name dim f 1] V rf, We P Cecupatic! _ ran which exfe se : a Making Tax Time Easier @ (NAPSA)—If you have yet to prepare andfile your 2008 income tax return, as the April 15 filing deadline drawscloser, your anxiety level may continueto rise. A simple checklist and a list of new and commonly overlooked credits and deductions can help ease the anxiety and prepare you for meeting with your tax professional. Don’t let the last-minute rush end up costing you in lost savings. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service offers a “What to Bring” checklist on its Web site—www.jackson hewitt.com—that lists a number of items including W-2 forms from all of your 2008 employers, child care expenses, medical and dental expenses and many others. You'll also find information on overlooked credits and deductions and new tax laws that may lead to extra savings, such as the Additional Child Tax Credit, which allows certain taxpayers to qualify for up to $533 more per child in a potential refund. Many tax preparation services offer extended hours through April 15. Need an extension? Filing IRS Form 4868 allows for an extension to file up to October 15, 2009. However, if taxes are owed, payment of the tax liability amount is due by April 15 in order to avoid penalties and interest. For more information, www.jacksonhewitt.com. visit