. >> reporter: yeah, we are live outside the h&r block in rogers forge and joining us live is duane henderson. first today is the first day you can e-file so what are the benefits to e-failing taxes? >> you can get the refund back quicker. almost 140 million americans will file and you can get your money back in 8 to 10 days. >> reporter: what are some common mistakes people make before e-filing. >> a lot of times they transpose numbers and get digits wrong that could delay your return. the wrong filing status and taking a credit or deduction that's not there this year. it's really i advice you to consult with the tax consultant and we can help you with those issues. >> reporter: another question is what if you had a child at the end of the year can you claim a deduction? >> yes a new year's baby up until december 31st you can claim the deduction. that's a thousand dollar child tax credit in addition to the exemption and there's probably other benefits. >> reporter: anything you can tell us quickly. >> what they took out of the tax code. a lot of things changed. payroll tax holiday ends in fe

and joining us live is duane henderson with h&r block. so first tell us what are some simple mistakes people make before they start to e-file taxes. >> one of the things you want to concentrate on is making sure to a don't transpose numbers. it's easy to a get a digit wrong. you can save time if you have the correct information. they may have the wrong filing status that can get confusing but we will be happy to help at h&r block there. are errors you can make but if you take your time we can help you get it done. >> reporter: what are benefits to e-filing. >> you can get your money back or refund back in 8 to 10 days. much faster through the modernized e file method. if you mail your return it will take as long as 8 to 10 weeks to get the money and you may lose your return so you want to electronically file. >> reporter: even though today starts the beginning of the e- filing people don't have their w-2 forms which could be frustrating if they are anticipating a return. what should they do. >> we have a w-2 early access. thousands of com

joining us live is duane henderson with h&r block.st what are some of the benefits to e-filing early? >> you can get your money back a lot quicker. this year through modern e-file you can get your money in 8 to 10 days and it's more efficient and have your money direct deposited and it's a safer way to do bess. >> reporter: there are people who procrastinate about taxes thinking they won't get money back. but what are the tips you can give them. >> file as early as you can. get documents prepared and make sure you have your social security numbers and identification numbers and any credits and any deductions you will be expecting and bring them into an office and any h&r block office will be happy to help you do that. >> reporter: and make it easier right? >> right. and this year weave w-2 early access. thousands of companies are online allowing you to access your w-2, 2 to 3 weeks earlier than you normally would be able to. if you stop by an office, we can help you. >> reporter: that's normally one of the holdups. people work for --

and this is duane henderson with h&r block. first tell mow what are some of the benefits to e-filing early? >> good morning. this year over 140 million americans will file tacks by using e-file you will get the return much quicker in 8 to 10 days and receive the refund and it's safer and efficient. a easy process. >> reporter: what can people do before emmett-filing and -- filing and how can h&r block help. >> gather your documents now and make sure when you have your document enter the data accurately. h&r block can help you. get your maximum number of credits and deductions and materials organized. h&r block has been doing it for over 50 years and would be happy to a help you this year worse people are waiting for the w-2 in the mail. is there anyway to get the taxes started sooner before they receive the w-2 form. >> you have to wait until january 30th. and that's when your employers required to mail it out. probably about a week after that, the 4th or 6th you will see the w-2 and you can file your return. but you need your