WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLIO) -Â If you're an "early-bird" tax filer, you can get working on your taxes now.
The Internal Revenue Service will begin to accept individual filings on January 23rd. Most taxpayers will need to file returns and pay any balances owed by April 18th to avoid penalties and interest. The IRS also says don't rely on getting your refund by a specific date in case the agency needs to do reviews. The IRS normally issues refunds within 21 days.
