MINEOLA, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2009 - Not everyone waits until the last minute to file their income taxes. To help the early-bird taxpayers file their 2008 income tax returns, ExpressTaxRefund.com (http://www.expresstaxrefund.com) announces it has officially opened for the 2009 income tax season with the same reliable, fast tax return e-file service clients have come to expect over the years from the leading online tax preparation site.

As in previous years, ExpressTaxRefund.com is one of the only online tax return services to offer free, expert advice live to any customer in need of assistance while filing their 2008 income taxes. The site is an IRS E-file provider and can file tax returns and process tax refunds to all 50 states.

But perhaps most important, ExpressTaxRefund.com remains the most user-friendly online tax return service available. The site's proprietary software walks taxpayers through a short tax interview, then completes the appropriate state and federal income tax returns accordingly after checking for any errors. To make the process even simpler, ExpressTaxRefund.com has updated its system with all 2008 tax code changes.

Once the tax return is prepared, clients can choose to E-file directly with the IRS or print out their returns and mail them. Should they choose to E-file, the tax refund should arrive in two weeks or less.

Privacy is always a concern whenever Social Security numbers are transmitted, as they are with any online tax return service. To ensure lock-tight security, ExpressTaxRefund.com has built in multiple layers of confidentiality--including using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and restricting employee access to the information customers provide when filing their income tax returns.

Many people wait to file their income tax returns until the last possible day, stated ExpressTaxRefund.com spokesperson Michele Tyson. But at ExpressTaxRefund.com, we see many taxpayers filing as soon as they receive their W-2 forms so they can receive their tax refunds more quickly. We're pleased to let those folks know ExpressTaxRefund.com is open for business and ready to help them file their income taxes.

ExpressTaxRefund.com income tax services start at just $29.95. To learn more, or to file 2008 income tax returns, visit ExpressTaxRefund.com at http://www.expresstaxrefund.com.