If you want to know when you would receive your refund based on the date you file check out
this irs publication.This can be a great planning tool for those of you who really need your tax refund by a certain date.
Get those taxes done sooner and the refund is in your account sooner. It's your money, don't let the government have it any longer than necessary!
Oh, and for those of us who itemize, the IRS is not processing returns that have a Schedule A until mid February because of the delays in Congress last month. My understanding is that you can still efile and most software companies will hold on to your return until it can be sent to the IRS.