Beginning of official filing Jan 22?

[S T]

Yea John H- This very could be the year for a lot of extensions, if the Tax Software Companies and the Govt don't get their act together - Maybe that is what we should all do when possible - would that send a message ???

Unless the return is a simple 1040 - with hardly any schedules, I won't be filing returns on 2/1 - of course we all know we can't file 1040 returns with Sched D much prior to 3/25 date due to all of the constant revisions. And clients receiving K-1 forms well you just have to know those are on extension.

Maybe I can work less Feb-April 15 - and then work more May-August and change my schedule - that is a thought.

Sandy

[JohnH]

I, on the other hand, won't file a return before 2/1.

I like Josh's date.
But I think I'm going to set 2/1 as the date I begin filing extensions.

[WhiteOleander]

I have some doubt that the IRS will be accepting filing until much later than 2/15. Payroll not only has to issue W-2's for last year but, has to adjust their programs for the new w/h. Are they going to hold up current paychecks to get the W-2's out? How does this really affect them?

W-2s for 2012 are not affected by the latest tax changes.

[taxea]

I have some doubt that the IRS will be accepting filing until much later than 2/15. Payroll not only has to issue W-2's for last year but, has to adjust their programs for the new w/h. Are they going to hold up current paychecks to get the W-2's out? How does this really affect them?

[JoshinNC]

IRS will accept returns on 1/22

I, on the other hand, won't file a return before 2/1.

[Lion]

I thought the IRS met internally Friday to work out when they will accept e-files. Maybe we'll hear an announcement Monday. Probably really simple returns at first.

I already received an email from a client who wants to file 2 February. I responded that the IRS probably won't be ready (she itemizes and is self-employed) and suggested she drop off her tax info and wait for me to call when the IRS is ready to receive.

[Super Mom]

Ok, have a client ALREADY asking me when she can file! I read somewhere that IRS will open for acceptance of e-files on Jan 22, but there may be a delay since our wonderful politicians acted on tax legislation on New Year's Eve???? Anyone know???