Beginning January 11, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting tax returns electronically. Beginning January 11, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting tax returns electronically.

The IRS e-File program is a fast, simple and convenient way to electronically fileFree Federal Tax Online directly to the IRS.

“The IRS e-File is the fastest, easiest and most accurate way to file a tax return. We strongly encourage taxpayers to take advantage of the benefits that electronic filing offers”, said Internal Revenue Service’s Acting Commissioner, Linda Stiff.

Electronic filing of tax returns began in 1986, with three US cities participating. 25,000 returns were filed that year. In 1990, the pilot program went nation-wide and 4.2 million returns were filed electronically. In 2007, 80 million tax returns were filed electronically, accounting for 57% of all filings. The e-File program continues to grow every year.

»»   Faster refunds. Those who select refunds using direct deposit, receive refunds in as little as ten days.
»»  Paperless filing is also eco-friendly
»»  Fast, Easy and Convenient
»»  Safe and secure. Forms are protected through encryption process
»»  Once filed electronically, an acknowledgement notice is mailed within 48 hours of acceptance
»»  e-File allows taxpayers who owe to file now and pay later
»»  More accurate. It is estimated that filing electronically results in errors of 1 percent compared to 20 percent with conventional returns

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