File Taxes Early: Get Your Refund Faster and Avoid Identity Theft

Описание: File taxes early = faster refund + less identity theft risk.

In this Hidden Money Podcast episode, Mike and Kevin explain why filing your return as soon as you’re ready (especially electronically) can help you get your refund in Q1, instead of letting your money sit with the government for months.

They also break down a real threat that’s getting worse: tax return fraud. If a scammer files a return using your Social Security number before you do, your legitimate return can get rejected and the cleanup is painful. Filing early is one of the simplest ways to reduce that risk, and they share another protection step you can take right now: an IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN).

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How filing early helps your refund arrive sooner

Why refunds can be “your money” sitting in someone else’s bank

The difference between e-file vs. paper filing timelines

How tax-related identity theft works (and why it spikes early season)

How to organize your tax documents so your CPA can move faster

A practical planning tip if you usually owe at filing time

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