IRS Announces E-file Opens January 20: Be the First in Line for Your Tax Refund

The IRS announced today that it will begin accepting e-filed tax returns on January 20, 2015. But you can start your taxes online now with TurboTax and file starting January 5. We’ll securely hold your tax return until the IRS starts accepting them – putting you first in line for your maximum tax refund.

Last year, about 75 percent of taxpayers received a tax refund and the average federal tax refund was about $2,700. We know that your tax refund can make a big difference in your finances, whether you want to pay down debt or need to save it for an emergency – that’s why we are here to help you simplify your taxes and get the tax refund you deserve.

Here are 4 good reasons not to wait until April and e-file online with TurboTax:

1. Early Bird Gets the Tax Refund

TurboTax will hold and securely submit your tax return to the IRS as soon as they begin processing returns on a first-in, first-out basis. That means filing as early as possible puts you first in line for your tax refund.

2. E-file with Direct Deposit, Fastest Way to Get Your Tax Refund

E-file with direct deposit is the fastest way to get your tax refund. The IRS doesn’t anticipate any associated tax refund delays once processing by them begins on January 20.  The IRS expects to issue 9 out of 10 tax refunds in 21 days or less as in previous years.

3. TurboTax Online is Accurate, Convenient, and Easy to Use

TurboTax is up to date with all recent tax law changes, including the new health care laws. By answering a few simple questions about yourself, you can easily and accurately prepare your tax return to get your maximum tax refund. TurboTax searches 350 tax deductions and makes sure you get each and every one you deserve, so you can be confident your taxes are done right..

4. Get Answers to Your Tax Questions from TurboTax Tax Experts

If you have tax questions you can get your answer from our community or talk to our credentialed tax experts who are all CPAs, and Enrolled Agents, one-on-one via chat or phone.

Your tax refund is waiting for you!