Today is the first day to e-file

The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting 2010 electronically filed tax returns today. Taxpayers who wish to apply for Refund Anticipation Loans can receive a check as early as Monday January 17.

If you're ready to make an appointment, make sure you bring the following items to your interview:

• Valid photo ID
• Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax ID Number (ITIN) cards for everyone shown on the tax return including dependents.
• Birth dates of all dependents
• Bank information to Direct Deposit any refunds
• Any tax-related papers: W-2's, 1099's, mortgage interest statements (Form 1098), bank interest statements, real estate tax statements, investment statements, and receipts for charitable donations and child care