2017 Taxes – Why File Quickly?

Everyone groans when it’s income tax time. But if you file sooner rather than later, it can have some noteworthy benefits. The 2018 tax season officially began January 29th — the first day the IRS would accept 2017 tax returns. The deadline for filing taxes is April 17th.

If you file early:

• You’ll get your return quickly (which means you can use or invest the money sooner)
• You could avoid identity theft (the IRS only accepts one return per SS# — file before an identity thief uses your SS# to file)

Read the full article on USAtoday.com.

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How soon can you file your tax return? Why should you file ASAP?
By Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool, Jan. 28, 2018