Can you go ahead and file your taxes in January? | VERIFY [Video]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As we kick off the new year this January, it may seem a bit early to think of Tax Day in the U.S. but it actually isn’t.

Taxes are one of those certainties in life, and the IRS would tell you, it’s never too soon to prepare. There are already a couple of deadlines to know, well before the final one on April 15.  

Preparing for tax season can seem like a never-ending maze, full of twists and turns as tax laws get updated each season. For people expecting a refund, getting to the finish line is an important day. For those who fail to make a deadline, there can be hefty fines or …