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7 Reasons to Do Your Taxes Right Now

The Fiscal Times talks to The Tax Institute's Alison Flores about reasons why filing taxes earlier can be better than waiting, such as reduced stress and earlier refunds.

February 07, 2017

The Fiscal Times talks to The Tax Institute's Alison Flores about reasons why filing taxes earlier can be better than waiting, such as reduced stress and earlier refunds.

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CBS News: Changes in tax law you should know about this year

H&R Block chief tax officer Kathy Pickering spoke with CBS News about changes to tax law including private mortgage insurance premiums are deductible once again.

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CNBC: Here’s how to get your tax return out the door faster — and get your refund sooner

TTI director Andrew Phillips talks with CNBC about the benefits of filing early including keeping scammers from filing returns using your data and ensuring key tax benefits aren't missed.

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USA Today: You might have to prove your identity to get Michigan tax refund

TTI director Andrew Phillips tells USA Today that the IRS expanded its voluntary Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to a number of states in 2020--a way for taxpayers to protect their identity from fraud.

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As you prepare 2019 tax returns, make changes to ensure refund next year

Chief Tax Office Kathy Pickering explains to NBC why people were surprised by their refunds last year and to consider updating withholdings on Form W-4, especially if any life changes impact your taxes in 2020.

7 Reasons to Do Your Taxes Right Now

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CBS News: Changes in tax law you should know about this year

CNBC: Here’s how to get your tax return out the door faster — and get your refund sooner

USA Today: You might have to prove your identity to get Michigan tax refund

As you prepare 2019 tax returns, make changes to ensure refund next year

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