Tax expert: Taxpayers should file early this year

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Charles Schwab Financial Consultant Brennan Miller explains why taxpayers should file early and explains a few simple steps to ensure quick refund.

Miller suggests having ID numbers ready, collecting documents that show earnings, gathering documents that reduce income, having appropriate records and receipts for itemized deductions ready, finding out applicable tax credits and getting organized for next year asap.

Find out more on the Schwab MoneyWise website.