Q. Do I have to wait on a W2 to file self-employment for tax refund?
A. YES!
Without a actual W-2, mistakes are more likely, than not. The IRS will not begin accepting returns until January 23. Furthermore, the IRS cannot issue a refund that includes the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) before mid-February. There is nothing to gain by trying to file early and you risk a big delay for an erroneous return.
