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MAY EVERYONE HAVE A BLESSED AND PROSPEROUS YEAR IN 2015!

IRS E-Filing Date: January 20th (until further notice)

WASHINGTON -- Following the passage of the extenders legislation, the Internal Revenue Service announced today it anticipates opening the 2015 filing season as scheduled in January.

The IRS will begin accepting tax returns electronically on Jan. 20. Paper tax returns will begin processing at the same time.

The decision follows Congress renewing a number of "extender" provisions of the tax law that expired at the end of 2013. These provisions were renewed by Congress through the end of 2014. The final legislation was signed into law Dec 19, 2014.

"We have reviewed the late tax law changes and determined there was nothing preventing us from continuing our updating and testing of our systems," said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. "Our employees will continue an aggressive schedule of testing and preparation of our systems during the next month to complete the final stages needed for the 2015 tax season."

The IRS reminds taxpayers that filing electronically is the most accurate way to file a tax return and the fastest way to get a refund. There is no advantage to people filing tax returns on paper in early January instead of waiting for e-file to begin.

More information about IRS Free File and other information about the 2015 filing season will be available in January.

Please be aware that your tax return may take a little longer for you to receive than it has been in the past. Due to the increasing fraudulent activities going on, the IRS will randomly select some returns for closer examination prior to releasing the funds.

However, you can still get your taxes done

The IRS has moved back the e-file date until the end of January

You have a choice as to who prepares your tax return. Choose wisely!