It is time to see if Uncle Sam is getting more of your money or if he is writing you a check this year. Monday marked the first day of the tax season, with the Internal Revenue Service expecting more than 120 million individual returns to be filed this year. According to CBS News, more than half of Americans plan on filing their taxes earlier this year to receive their refunds earlier, which is around $3,200 on average. While starting now puts you in no rush to miss the April 15th deadline, there are still some common mistakes you can still make. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer Steve Hellmann says whether you do your taxes by yourself or pass it off to a professional or volunteer, that organization is key.

Entering the wrong information, missing out on tax deductions, doing lousy math, and picking the incorrect filing status are common mistakes tax filers make yearly. The United Way of Door County announced its new partnership with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide earlier this month to connect you with volunteer tax preparers to do the work for you. Those interested in scheduling an appointment with a volunteer tax preparation can call their locations in Sister Bay, Egg Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, and Algoma.