The IRS will not start processing any returns until the end of January at the earliest so you have time to wait for the W-2 form from your employer as you are required to do. Even if you file early the IRS will not approve your refund until they can match up the W-2 info you enter on the tax return with the info sent from the employer so as you can see filing early will not get anything any faster in fact you could even get delayed. Also anyone with CTC or EIC on the returns will not start processing until mid to late February ... this also goes for anyone claiming a stimulus credit... those returns could be delayed again this year for weeks.
You still need your 2021 W-2's and any 1099's that will show your income for 2021. Those will not be issued until late or the end of January.
The tax forms are not ready yet. Your return must be ready to file which will not happen until 1/6 at the earliest. Go to the REVIEW tab to see which forms in your return are incomplete and the estimated dates they will be ready (dates always subject to change) and sign up for the email alerts if you wish.
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Being in such a hurry to file and get a refund is never a good idea---it leads to filing incorrectly without all of your information and to waiting months to amend mistakes that you should not have made in the first place. Be patient and file correctly when all of your information is in order and the tax forms are ready.
