From Jimmy Kimmel via Newsmax:
Today was the first day you could file a tax return. If you filed a tax return today, congratulations, nerd.
People who file their taxes on the first day are the grown-up version of the kids who ask the teacher for extra homework in school.
The IRS suggests filing early to reduce the chance that someone will steal your identity and file before you. Honestly, if somebody wants my identity so badly they’ll file my tax return for me, go crazy. You can mow my lawn while you’re at it, too.
Tax Guru - Ker$tetter Letter 