Frank Ellis, a tax preparer from Traverse City, has published an article on Examiner.com which announces the date which taxpayers can file to the IRS. Government activities can impact when Americans receive tax refunds. These also affect how soon people can file their taxes from the previous year. By following the tips in the article, people will stay up to date on when to file and be able meet the deadlines.

The IRS maintains a complex tax processing system. As additional time is sometimes needed to complete the system for the current year, it can impact millions of people and the dates they can start filing taxes. In fact, the process is a benefit for people who file electronically and with direct deposit. They will have their returns processed faster, according to the author, while paper returns will take weeks longer to process.

A link to the IRS’s tax refund schedule dates is provided. Important information about claiming tax credits is also included. The IRS will take longer to process credits such as the residential energy credit and general business credits, among others. Impacts to those who overpaid the previous year may be felt as well. The article also mentions the list of forms which cannot yet be filed, available on the IRS website.

Electronic filing is stressed as the best option. Closing out the article is the best software for filing federal and state income tax returns – TurboTax 2016. The piece is a great source for finding out the very latest in paying the IRS and getting a refund. The Internal Revenue Service changes the tax rules every year so it is best to have the most recent information handy when filing. This will save time, effort, and headaches down the road.

For more details on the current filing dates and other useful information, go to http://www.examiner.com/article/when-can-i-file-my-2013-taxes.

About Frank Ellis

Frank Ellis is a Traverse City Tax Preparation Planner and published author. He has written tax and finance related articles for eight years and has published over 900 articles on leading financial websites.