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I didn't check their credentials, but she had done it two years in a row.

And like you said, at that time, I had no financial knowledge.

So I just signed off, didn't double check.

So what are some things that people should be looking out for?

Well, what are some common myths or misconceptions about tax filing that you see that you would like to dispel?

Maybe one or two.

Well, let's talk about what happens when you have a tax bill, speaking of which, and I know we touched on it a little earlier, but it can be unpleasant and it can also be expensive.

So what are some options for people to resolve any money that they owe, especially if it's a bill that's beyond their current budget and something they can't handle at the moment financially?

Do you have, Tom, any final words of wisdom for the tax filers who are listening and who are overwhelmed or who haven't started yet?

Thank you, Tom.

And I'd like to add, if there's anything that we did not cover in today's episode, remember we have a ton of tax resources for 2026 on nerdwallet.com.

If you need an incentive to actually read the content, I used to work on the tax team, so I helped with some of the content that you're going to engage with.

So you'll find things like our free tax calculator, reviews of the best tax software, and also guides on IRS free file eligibility.

We'll also include a few links of those resources in today's episode description.

Join us next time because we have a fun episode coming up about how to budget when you're dating.

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Sean, what is your relationship like with credit cards these days?

Okay, that's fair.