To help you get a leg up on tax prep, whether you're tapping a tax professional to prepare your return or doing it yourself, here's all the information and documents you'll need to gather.

You're not doomed if you've waited until the final weeks and days before the April 15 deadline to send in your return.

For many people, one of the main forms you’ll need to file your taxes is your W-2, which will come from your employer.