Why Tax Season Feels More Stressful Than Ever (And How To Make It Easier This Year)

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A pen, a smart phone calculator, and Form 1040 tax document. By Andrea Bossi ·Updated February 2, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Tax season does not appear to be getting any less stressful. According to a 2026 Intuit TurboTax survey, nearly half of Americans find tax season the most financially stressful time of year, with more than 60% of Gen Z feeling this way. 

Every season, however, there are

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