Tax season is here, and if it's anything like the last few years, millions of taxpayers will inad- vertently make a mistake.  To help you avoid taxing mistakes, we talked to Steve Danish, an IRS spokesman, to find the six most common mistakes taxpayers make.

Mistake #1:
Incorrect Social Security number.  This is the most common mistake taxpayers make on their returns, according to Danish.  His suggestion: With electronic filing, computers can catch the mistake and eliminate human error."

Mistake #2:
Dumping tax-related records.  You should keep all tax-related documents for at least five years including W-2
forms, statements from financial institutions, and any paperwork relating to deductions that you have taken.

Mistake #3:
Writing down incorrect figures from the tax tables.  "Take your time and be sure your taxable income figure is correct," Danish advises.

Mistake #4:
Incorrectly taking tax credits.  "Tax filers need to be sure they meet income and other

eligibility requirements before claiming the Earned Income, Household, or Child and Dependant Care credits."
Mistake #5:
Claiming a child or dependent twice.  "In cases of divorced parents or a child away at college, be sure you know who is (or isn't) claiming a dependent," Danish said.

Mistake #6:
Filing too soon.  "Some people file their return early because they want to get their money.  However, they may not have received all of their W-@ and 1099 forms, so their income is not accurate," Danis said.