Converting to E-filing makes paying taxes easier. In 2015 more than 129 million Americans electronically filed their tax returns. E-filing tax returns increases the odds of the filings being accurate. The information in the electronic filing is encrypted and the IRS has been taking more steps recently to crack down on identity theft. The process of e-filing is convenient and there are programs available for people who meet certain requirements. Faster tax refunds are another advantage of electronically filing your tax returns. People who e-file can also receive assistance with the tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act. There are also payment options available to people who have to pay the federal government money. There is an April 18 deadline that is fast approaching and taxpayers will need to act quick if they want to avoid the consequences of missing the deadline.
See Frank Ellis, Six reasons to e-file your taxes in 2016, Examiner, April 13, 2016.
Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
