Last year 47 million Americans used IRS e–file to file their income tax return electronically. The IRS e–file program offers, accurate, safe, and fast alternatives to filing on paper. These alternatives include filing through a tax professional, a personal computer, or over the telephone (TeleFile). Electronic payment options are also available.

What are the benefits?

• Free Internet Filing! Access commercial e-file services available at no cost to eligible taxpayers.
• Fast Refunds! You get your refund in half the time, even faster and safer with Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit is a fast, simple, safe, secure way to have your Federal income tax refund deposited automatically into your checking or savings account.
• Security! Your privacy and security are assured.
• Electronic Signatures! Create your own personal identification number (PIN) and file a completely paperless return through your tax preparation software or tax professional. There is nothing to mail!
• Accuracy! Your chance of getting an error notice from the IRS is significantly reduced.
• Proof of Acceptance! You receive an electronic acknowledgement within 48 hours, which confirms the IRS has accepted your return for processing.
• Electronic Payment Options! Convenient, safe and secure electronic payment options are available. e-file and e-pay your taxes in a single step. Schedule an electronic funds withdrawal from your checking or savings account (up to and including April 15, 2003), pay by credit card, or register to use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). These payment options are also available for other types of tax payments including estimated payments and those related to extensions of time to file a tax return.
• Federal/State e–file! Prepare and file your Federal and state returns together and double the benefits you get from IRS e-file. For more e-file information, visit our web site at http://www.irs.gov.

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