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Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2015-01Inside This Issue
Top Five Reasons to
E-file
Are you still using the old school method of doing your taxes? Do you still
mail paper forms to the IRS? If so, make this the year you switch to a much
faster and safer way of filing your taxes. Join the nearly 126 million taxpayers
who used IRS e-file to file their taxes last year. Here are the top five reasons
why you should file electronically too:
1. Accurate and easy. IRS e-file is the best way
to file an accurate tax return. The tax software that you use to e-file helps
avoid mistakes by doing the math for you. It guides you every step of the way as
you do your taxes. IRS e-file can also help with the new health care law tax
provisions. The bottom line is that e-file is much easier than doing your taxes
by hand and mailing paper tax forms.
2. Convenient options. You can buy commercial tax software to e-file or ask your tax preparer to e-file your tax return. You can
also e-file through IRS Free File, the free tax preparation and
e-file program available only on IRS.gov. You may qualify to have your taxes
filed through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling
for the Elderly programs. In general, VITA offers free tax preparation and
e-file if you earned $53,000 or less. TCE offers help primarily to people who
are age 60 or older.
3. Safe and secure. IRS e-file meets strict
security guidelines. It uses secure encryption technology to protect your tax
return. The IRS has safely and securely processed more than 1.3 billion e-filed
tax returns from individuals since the program began.
4. Faster refunds. In most cases you get your
refund faster when you e-file. That’s because there is nothing to mail and your
return is virtually free of mistakes. The fastest way to get your refund is to
combine e-file with direct deposit into your bank account. The IRS issues most
refunds in less than 21 days.
5. Payment flexibility. If you owe taxes, you can
e-file early and set up an automatic payment on any day until the April 15 due
date. You can pay electronically from your bank account. You can also pay by
check, money order, debit or credit card. Visit IRS.gov/payments for more information.
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