Local tax pro gives last minute tax filing tips

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tax professional Daisy Villarreal focuses on last-minute tax filing tips as the April 15 deadline approaches.

Villarreal emphasizes the importance of timely filing to avoid penalties, which can be as high as 5% per month.

She advises to highlight various credits, such as the education and earned income credits, which many filers may not know they qualify for.

For those missing the previous year's W-2 forms, the IRS can provide transcripts and, as a reminder, students can be claimed as dependents up to age 26.

For more information, call (956) 641-4042.