Getting your taxes done is a yearly chore that few look forward to. 

Connie Miller with the DeWitt Savings Bank explains that as we all try to make it through this time of year, you should avoid tax tips from AI or social media. She says they often present information as fact, with little or no basis behind it. 

Miller explains that taxes have gotten a little easier in recent years. She says about 85% of people take the standard deduction, and adds that using tax software is alright, as long as it is reputable. 

Miller points out that the Warner Library hosts people who are vetted and certified to help with your taxes. She notes that there is online software like H&R Block that helps you complete your taxes on your own. 

IRS scams always increase during this time of year, and Miller reminds that the IRS will never reach out to you via text, phone call, or email. They will also never ask for immediate payment, especially in the form of gift cards or cryptocurrency.