8 Motivational Songs to Get You Through Your Taxes

Key Lyrics:

"You think I'd crumble

You think I'd lay down and die

Oh no, not I

I will survive"

Who Sang It: Gloria Gaynor

Takeaway: At first you might be afraid or petrified, but you have to push through your fears and get your taxes done. Know that you will survive the arduous task of filing your taxes this year.

Key Lyrics:

"Don't wanna close my eyes

Don't wanna fall asleep . . .

Yeah I don't wanna miss a thing"

Who Sang It: Aerosmith

Takeaway: If you don't want to miss a thing when you're filing for taxes, you need to prep throughout the year and stay organized. For example, set aside an accordian folder to leave forms and receipts you need for next year's taxes and separate them into different sections, like bank statements and medical bills. If you're filing them on your own, go electronic and use TurboTax or another free efiling option from the IRS; note that they are only free if your gross income is less than $58,000.

Key Lyrics:

"The shoes on my feet, I bought it

The clothes I'm wearing, I bought it

The rock I'm rockin', I bought it

'Cause I depend on me"

Who Sang It: Destiny's Child

Takeaway: You're totally workin' the 9-to-5 and earning your own money. Be proud of your financial independence and the fact that you're relying on yourself to do taxes. Even if you opt for professional help, you still need to put in some effort into gathering documents and information to submit to the accountant. Ladies, it isn't easy being independent, but it's so worth it!

Key Lyrics:

"If there's something weird

And it don't look good

Who ya gonna call?"

Who Sang It: Ray Parker, Jr.

Takeaway: If you're having difficulty with your taxes and if they are complex, seek outside help and call a CPA. Otherwise, TurboTax is a tax-prep software that'll help you figure out the weird stuff you don't understand.

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Key Lyrics:

"Always on time

Gave you my all

Now baby be mine"

Who Sang It: Ashanti

Takeaway: Learn from Ashanti and always be on time with your taxes to lessen the load on your shoulders. Give your taxes your all and your diligence, and your baby (or rather, tax refund) will be yours.

Key Lyrics:

"She works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey"

Who Sang It: Donna Summer

Takeaway: There's nothing like the '80s hit "She Works Hard For the Money" to bring to mind the daily grind. You've worked hard for your money, and filing income taxes is just part and parcel of making moolah, so crank up the music and get going!

Key Lyrics:

"Work it, make it, do it, makes us

Harder, better, faster, stronger"

Who Sang It: Kanye West

Takeaway: Taxes that won't kill you, can only make me stronger should be your mantra while you're gathering your documents and getting ready to do them. All it takes is the first step, so just work it, make it, do it!

Key Lyrics:

"I know that I can't take no more

It ain't no lie

I wanna see you out that door

Baby, bye, bye, bye . . ."

Who Sang It: *NSYNC

Takeaway: Don't keep procrastinating, because I know you don't wanna be a fool and get charged on penalties and interest on the money you owe the IRS. I know you've had enough of taxes on your mind, so doing this tonight sounds like a great option. Once you're done with filing, you can say bye, bye, bye to your taxes.