Earliest Date to File Taxes Announced on Nationaltaxreports.com
The first day one can file their 2016 taxes is on January 23, 2017, according to Frank Ellis, in a Nationaltaxreports.com article. The IRS recently announced this date. It's recommended that one files their taxes as early as they can to avoid delays in refunds. According to the author, about 153 million tax returns will be filed, further highlighting the importance of not waiting until it's too late, simply because the volume can cause delays.
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