Here are some year-end moves to make to get the most out of your 2015 taxes and stay organized.

Now is also a good time to

clean out a closet

or basement and donate clothing and household goods.

Remember to

get receipts for non-cash donations

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A qualified organization is pretty straightforward, but theIRS details what counts here.

Again, check that youget a receipt for every charitable deduction.

Another way to get a tax break on charitable donations is todonate your investments.

And if you want to squeeze another month in, now is the time to do it.

Make your property tax payments now, too, so you’re free to deduct those as well.

Doing so will nab you a bigger home office write-off in April.

If youre planning to claim the EITC, read theIRS guidelinesand double-check that you qualify.

If youre worried about an audit, you might want to startvetting a professional tax preparernow, too.

Tax professionals get crazy busy from January to April.

Its a good idea to save for retirement anyway; the tax advantage is just a bonus.

Also consider contributing to a Roth or Traditional IRA.

Plus, the sooner you start investing, the better.

Just dont go over the limits, because doing socan lead to a penalty.

Depending on how much money you make, you might also be eligible for theRetirement Savings Contributions Credit.

This is basically cash back you get from the IRS for the amount youve saved in your retirement accounts.

), its easy enough tofix your refund.

You just have to update yourW-4 Formand adjust the number of allowances youre claiming.

In general, if you get a refund, it means youre not claiming enough allowances.

From there, its as easy as filling out a new form and submitting it to your employer.

If you are self-employed or do freelance or consulting work, you have more leeway.

But if youfall within these limits, youll want to pay attention.

The AMT is a separate tax that uses its own tax rate and calculation.

Any leftover capital losses up to $3,000 are deductible against taxable income from all sources.

So your AMT exposure is reduced even further.

So its something you want to keep in mind when it comes to dealing with your investments before December.

Keep in mind, though, when you reduce your AGI, youre just deferring it to next year.

1099s are a common example.

Robinson also recommends checking up on your Flexible Spending Account.

Some FSA plans instead give you a grace period to use up the money in the account.

Either way, you want to look into the rules of your FSA now.

However, the earlier you start thinking about them, the better.

These tips should help you optimize your tax prep and make the whole process less of a headache.

Illustration by Fruzsina Kuhari.