- With eSmart Tax and e-file, your return is processed faster, especially when you use direct deposit. Once a tax return is accepted using eSmart Tax, the IRS then processes your return. The IRS does this on a weekly basis so typically, you can receive any refunds in 1-2 weeks through direct deposit. Filing and processing a paper return takes much longer. And because your tax return information often needs to be manually entered into the IRS system, the potential for error is much higher.
- e-file is accurate and quick. You will receive an e-mail confirmation after it is received and processed by the IRS.
- Electronic filing online is convenient and saves time. You can typically file your Federal and State tax returns together. With Internet and broadband, you can prepare your tax returns at your convenience and in the comfort of your home.
- e-file is different from paper filing. Information (name, SSN, birthday, etc.) on an e-filed return will be checked against IRS records and any information error will result in a rejection. You will then have to correct, revise, and resubmit. e-filing with eSmart Tax should be thought of as a complete filing, processing, and acceptance cycle, while paper filing is just a submission of your tax return for processing. Both may still be audited, but using eSmart Tax allows you to find and correct many common errors Electronic tax processing is typically very fast. Even with a rejection and resubmit, using e-file and eSmart Tax, your return is still often processed much faster than a paper return.
e-file is convenient, fast, accurate, low-cost and you will receive confirmation and your tax refund, if any, much faster.
You can find more information about IRS e-file for individual taxpayers at
http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118508,00.html
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