why filing early can make sense
many taxpayers wait to file until just before the deadline but there is no need to put it off until the last minute indeed filing an early tax return can make sense for a variety of reasons the best reason is that many taxpayers get money back from the government if you file early you ll get your money back early wait until the last minute and your return will wait for processing in a very large pile of returns the irs began accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns on monday jan 23 2023 even if you don t file early there are reasons to begin preparation as soon as you can starting your filing process early gives you the time you need to collect the evidence needed to claim all of your deductions you will avoid the headache of the middle of the night stress over figures and receipts your accountant will have a more flexible schedule and will probably be able to start working on your accounts immediately also by filing early you will short circuit would be identity thieves 