With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, taxpayers have several last-minute strategies to potentially lower their tax bills. Organizing essential documents such as W-2s, 1099s, and charitable receipts can simplify the filing process and help avoid surprises. Contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) can still be made to reduce taxable income, with limits of $4,300 for individuals and $7,000 for IRAs, increasing to $8,000 for those aged 50 or older. Freelancers and business owners can consider setting up a SEP IRA, allowing contributions of up to 25% of compensation, with a maximum of $70,000. Additionally, some states, including Georgia and Indiana, allow deductions for 529 plan contributions made by the tax deadline. Recent updates have introduced new deductions for tipped income, overtime, senior citizens, and car loan interest, which could provide further savings for eligible taxpayers.