What is the earliest date I can file my 2006 taxes?

Answer 1

Some people don't wait for their W-2. You can, but you shouldn't. The estimated refund could be wrong and then you will have to fix it. You won't be able to e-file and it won't be saving you any time. If you get a refund anticipation loan for the estimated amount and it is wrong, you may end up paying more in the long run.

Make sure that you get the full benefit of your refund by staying far away from H & R Block or one of those other commercial places. The IRS has a program called VITA that does free tax preparation for households earning $40,000 or less. They can make sure that you get all your eligible credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, the Dependent Care Credit, etc.

This is an absolutely FREE service. They can e-file and do direct deposit so that you can get your return back in 7-10 days. There is no need to get a refund anticipation loan, which is really nothing more than a high interest loan where you would be paying to borrow your own money. You have worked hard for your money and you should be able to keep it! To find a VITA free tax site near you, call the IRS at: 1-800-829-1040.

Answer 2

The IRS is accepting electronically filed 2006 tax returns after January 15, 2007 and depending on which State return you'll be filing, the state may not accept until Feb. 2nd at the latest.

You may however, prepare a paper filed 2006 tax return and file that through snail mail at any time...assuming you've reported all of your earnings (income) correctly.

Answer 3

You can file from Jan. 1, 2007 on as long as you have all your T slips and a form to submit the info with.

Answer 4

If you have all your W-2s, etc, you can mail a paper return today. If you wish to e-file, the IRS begins accepting e-filed returns Jan 12.

Answer 5

jan 15