More and more Americans have
chosen e-file, which lets them electronically file an accurate tax return
or get an extension of time to file without sending any paper to the
Internal Revenue Service. The 2006 filing season set a series of records,
highlighted by 73 million tax returns being filed electronically this year
and home computer usage jumping 18 percent.
The jump in e-file reflected a
larger increase in the use of electronic services. The IRS saw new records
for in filings from home computers and the use of IRS.gov.
Benefits of Electronic Filing
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IRS e-file takes the hassle out of
preparing paper returns
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buying stamps
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eliminates returns being lost in the mail
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virtually eliminates late filing fees and penalties
It's Convenient
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fast electronic acknowledgment that Forms
have been received for processing
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tax preparation is automated with return preparation software that
performs calculations, and highlights needed forms and schedules
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easily understandable error messages
Fast
Accurate
Safe
Source: IRS,
www.irs.gov.
