00:00It's tax time! Wait, what? Already?
00:04Tax day may not be until April 18th this year, but the earlier you get going could mean more benefits
00:09for you.
00:10As Money Talks News reports, it could be easier to get an appointment to get tax help earlier in the
00:15game,
00:16not when everyone is scrambling to finish their taxes in April.
00:19You also could receive your refund sooner.
00:22If you owe taxes, filing early gives you more lead time to get the money together
00:27to make sure you pay Uncle Sam on time.
00:30TurboTax also points out that filing early could help you avoid needing an extension.
00:35If you have paperwork or other information you're missing,
00:38giving yourself more time to get that together could avoid you panicking.
00:42There's also information you gain from doing your tax return that can help with future purchases.
00:47Students use tax information to get financial aid,
00:50and prospective homebuyers also often need to show a completed tax return as proof of household income.
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