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Tax season started on January 23rd. The IRS expects taxpayers to file more than 168 million returns, most by the April 18 deadline.

Here are some key things to know before filing, according to CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson and Personal Finance Correspondent Kate Dore.

1. Application and tax assistance may be free

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You may also be eligible for free tax help at a local volunteer income tax assistance center, which is generally available to people who make $60,000 or less, people with disabilities, or limited English. Those 60 and older can also get help with tax advice for seniors.

You can find the nearest VITA or TCE site on the IRS website.

2. When to file a tax return?

3. Dates and amounts of tax refunds

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Double-check your return for key details and basic errors, such as typos in your name, address, date of birth, bank information, and Social Security number. Errors may delay refunds.

The IRS has warned that tax refunds could be smaller this year. Pandemic-era tax benefits such as top-ups to the Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit are no longer available.

4. What to do with the tax refund?

5. Smoother customer service

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