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Learn about the benefits that come with early tax filing, including seeing your refund sooner and avoiding feeling rushed to file.

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E-File is Now Open: Why You Should File Your Taxes Early

February 12, 2021 (Last Modified: May 14, 2021) / TurboTaxBlogTeam
E-File is Now Open: Why You Should File Your Taxes EarlyOn February 12, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially kicked off the opening of the 2020 tax season and is now accepting and processing e-filed tax returns. As we all know, some taxpayers wait until the last minute to file...

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6 Reasons it Pays to File Your Taxes Early

January 7, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa
6 Reasons it Pays to File Your Taxes EarlyAs the saying goes, “the early bird gets the worm.” Or is it the tax refund? Well, whether you file early or you are a tax procrastinator, you still may get a tax refund, but here are six reasons it...

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Three Big Reasons to Not Wait for the Tax Deadline

March 29, 2019 (Last Modified: July 8, 2019) / Jim Wang
Three Big Reasons to Not Wait for the Tax DeadlineThe IRS tax filing deadline for the 2018 tax season is April 15, 2019. Don’t dread it, embrace it and file as soon as possible! To help motivate you, we’re sharing a few reasons why you should file your taxes...

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First Time Filers: How to Leave the Procrastination Station

February 26, 2018 (Last Modified: July 11, 2019) / Jim Wang
First Time Filers: How to Leave the Procrastination StationAre you delaying filing your income tax return? Are you maybe hoping it’ll just go away? You may be waiting to start your taxes like some taxpayers. Sadly, it won’t, but the sooner you finish your taxes, the sooner you can...

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6 Razones Por Las Que Deberías Pagar Tus Impuestos Anticipadamente

February 6, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
6 Razones Por Las Que Deberías Pagar Tus Impuestos AnticipadamenteComo dice el refrán, “el que madruga, Dios lo ayuda”. ¿Funcionará con el reembolso de impuestos? Ya sea que declares con anticipación o te guste procrastinar con tus impuestos, aun así podrías obtener un reembolso, compartimos seis razones por las...

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Mail Call: Common Tax Forms to Expect in the Mail

December 8, 2017 (Last Modified: March 4, 2020) / Jim Wang
Mail Call: Common Tax Forms to Expect in the MailA new year, a new tax return! It’s time to get started on your taxes. If you haven’t received all your tax forms, don’t worry. The IRS gives companies a deadline, so you should be receiving your tax forms soon...

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Top Four Lessons Learned for First Time Tax Filers

May 8, 2017 (Last Modified: June 11, 2019) / Jim Wang
Top Four Lessons Learned for First Time Tax FilersIf you’re a new filer, congratulations on surviving your first tax year! You may have been nervous, but you probably found out it was easy to file…especially if you used TurboTax. Younger filers typically don’t own a home, didn’t sell a bunch...

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It’s Leap Day! Get Your Taxes Done on Your Extra Day

February 29, 2016 (Last Modified: July 10, 2019) / Elle Martinez
It’s Leap Day! Get Your Taxes Done on Your Extra DayDoes it seem like 2016 is flashing by quickly? If you’re like me, you’ve been so swamped with things to do at work and home that you haven’t had time yet to submit your tax return. We’re unpacking from our...

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TurboTax 2015 is Open and Accepting Tax Returns Now!

January 4, 2016 (Last Modified: July 8, 2019) / TurboTaxLisa
TurboTax 2015 is Open and Accepting Tax Returns Now!You may have heard the news that the IRS is opening the 2016 tax filing season on January 19, 2016, but there’s no need to wait until then to file your 2015 taxes. Exciting news! TurboTax is accepting tax returns...

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TurboTax AnswerXchange Question of the Month: When Will I Get My IRS Tax Refund?

January 30, 2015 / TurboTaxLisa
TurboTax AnswerXchange Question of the Month: When Will I Get My IRS Tax Refund?E-file is officially open and many taxpayers who have already filed are now awaiting their much-anticipated tax refunds. For some filers, tax refunds are their biggest paychecks of the year, so it’s no surprise that “When will my tax refund...

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