The IRS has announced the 2016 tax filing season will begin on Tuesday, Jan.19th. Regional Spokesperson for the IRS, Karen Connelly in St Paul, says there is no changes this year that are earth shattering, but as far as getting ready for tax season…..

Connelly says they are encouraging people to file electronically…..

Connelly says while there are a number of ways to file with software, or through a professional, keep in mind that once you sign that tax document, you’re liable.

As part of the Security Summit initiative, the IRS has been working closely with the tax industry and state revenue departments to provide stronger protections against identity theft for taxpayers during the coming filing season.