Year-end financial moves to make the 2023 tax season easier

The 2023 tax season is already looking stressful, with the IRS' returns backlog growing and the agency warning Americans that their refunds might shrink. But taxpayers can set themselves up for a relatively painless filing by taking a few steps before the end of the year.

Putting money toward retirement, cleaning up investment accounts and doing a quick check to make sure all your income is accounted for can go a long way toward reducing nasty surprises when it comes time to file.

Here are the top last-minute financial moves advisers recommend.