Now that February is well under way, it means that tax season is in full swing. For some people, just hearing the phrase “doing your taxes” will have them running for the hills. But there’s no need to fear because once you gather up your W-2′s and other tax documents, there are many tax preparation options to take advantage of in 2012.

In fact, there are several tax preparation services located about a mile from our apartment community at Steeplechase that have a strong reputation and will get you the highest possible refund for which you are eligible. Here are just a few:

• Liberty Tax Service | 5400 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912 | 865.688.8989 — This location is conveniently open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
• Tax Professional | 807 Kermit Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912 | 865.637.9333
• Accu-Tax | 4952 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912 | 865.688.8327

If you prefer to do your taxes online, two very simple, user-friendly sites that are available are TurboTax.com and HRBlock.com. Good luck!