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What are the benefits of e-filing your tax return?
- Free -- The e-filing web sites listed below are all free for e-filing your federal return. If you want to do a state return, it is only $9.95.
- Faster Refunds -- Get your tax refund in as little as 10 days by e-filing your tax return. If you mail in a paper return, the average wait for a refund is 6 weeks, but the average refund time for e-filing if you use direct deposit is only 10 - 16 days.
- Paperless Filing -- Electronic Signatures allows you to create your own personal identification number (PIN) and file a completely paperless return. There is usually nothing to mail if you do an electronic signature.
- Greater Accuracy -- Online returns are more accurate than filing a paper return (less than a 1% error rate). Your chance of getting an error notice from the IRS is significantly reduced when you e-file.
- Proof of Acceptance -- You receive an electronic acknowledgement within 48 hours that the IRS has accepted your return for processing.
