What is the Earliest Date I Can File My Taxes for 2011?

Eager to get those tax forms filled out? Ready to get your tax refund now? With new online tools, you may be able to get started early on your tax returns and get your tax refund sooner than you think. Traditionally, in order to file taxes, you must have all your tax forms from your employer in hand — that is any W2s or 1099s from all jobs you worked in the past year. Generally, you can start filing your taxes as early as January 1. It’s unlikely that you will have received these forms by January 1, as they are not required to be mailed out to employees until the end of...