Why e-file?

In 2010, 99 million taxpayers e-filed their return last year. That's an increase of 10% from a year ago and represents 70% of all individual taxpayers. Here's why people e-file:

• Faster Refunds – with direct deposit, you can receive your refund in as little as 8 days.
• Greater Accuracy – error rate for paper returns is 20%; 1% for e-filed returns.
• Secure and confidential submission – there has never been an IRS e-file security breach
• File now, pay later – e-file does not mean you have to pay a balance due. You can postpone that until April 15
• Quick confirmation – receipt of your e-filed tax return is within 24 hours
• Convenience - accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Most importantly, no paper return to mail

Starting January 1, 2011 most tax return preparers must be authorized IRS e-file providers so they can transmit tax returns electronically.

For more information, refer to the IRS e-file resource.