e-file! A fast alternative to filing paper returns.
Why do more than 88 million taxpayers file their returns electronically? It's faster, easier, accurate, and more convenient than paper
filing.
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With efile, taxpayers receive these benefits:
- Faster refunds... in as little as 10 days with Direct Deposit
- Greater accuracy... a 1% or less error rate.
- Secure and confidential submission.
- Quick notification of receipt of return.
- No paper return to file.
- File now and pay later.
More than half a billion federal tax returns have been efiled. e-file helps the environment, uses less paper, and saves taxpayer money – it costs less to process an e-filed return than a paper
return.
Totally Safe and Secure
The IRS uses the most secure technology available to safeguard your personal information. Rest assured that when you efile, your information will be
safe.
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Make Under $56,000? e-file For Free
If your 2008 adjusted gross income was $56,000 or less, you can electronically file for Free by using Free File at
IRS.gov. .
Use Free File and get these benefits:
- Easy to use, safe, and accurate.
- File your taxes online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (must access to Free File through
IRS.gov).
- Receive your refund in as little as 10 days with Direct Deposit.
- Available in English and Spanish.
- Save paper – help the environment.
Made more than $56,000? You can still file your return online with efile. check out the IRS e-file for Individuals page on
IRS.gov for low-cost e-file options.
Use IRS efile if you don't qualify for Free File. There are three
ways.
Use a tax professional.
Many taxpayers rely on tax professionals to handle their returns and most tax professionals can efile your return – you just have to be sure to ask. Also, tax professionals can charge a fee for I.R.S. e-file. Fees can vary depending on the professional and specific services rendered, so be sure to discuss this up
front.
Use a computer
You can easily electronically prepare and efile your own tax return. To do so, you'll need:
- A computer with Internet access, and
- IRS-approved tax preparation software available via the Internet for online use, for download from the Internet, and in retail stores for offline use. Visit
www.irs.gov/efile for details.
Use a volunteer
The VITA program offers free tax help for low to moderate income (under $35,000) taxpayers who cannot prepare their own returns. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program provides free tax help to people age 60 and
older.
e- IRS
You can accomplish many things electronically within
IRS.gov. The e- IRS is a gateway to the many IRS electronic options and it's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Should you choose to file a paper return, you'll find information, resources, and all of the forms ready to
download.
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