(Photo: Mitchell Feinberg)

The Best Bet
This year, Tax Day comes April 17—two days later than usual—leaving 48 extra hours to dig frenziedly through receipts, canceled checks, and bank statements. And, of course, to shred unnecessary documents. This Fellowes shredder makes the chore easy: It not only devours fifteen sheets of paper at a time (including staples and paper clips), but it also effortlessly munches credit cards and even CDs. Throw in a seven-gallon wastebasket, and at least part of tax preparation just got less painful (Fellowes SB-85C, $249.99 at Staples, 1065 Sixth Ave., at 40th St.; 212-997-4446).