UTILIZE YOUR PHONE
If you don’t have a scanner, you can use your phone to take photos of receipts and any documents you’d need to file your taxes. If you have photos of all relevant receipts, you may not need to keep them. (Check with your CPA to be sure.) There are also apps that can help you stay organized throughout the year and even help you actually file.
MAKE IT A HABIT
Throughout the year, you’ll receive paperwork in the mail that pertains to your taxes, or that you’ll need to file accurately. When you receive things in the mail, put them in your designated tax space, preferably in an organized fashion.