More and more Americans are choosing to e-file their returns. The 2006 filing season set a record of 73 million tax returns being filed electronically.

Overall, there were more tax returns filed electronically last year than the number of paper returns processed in 1966.

Benefits of E-filing

Faster refunds

Most e-file refunds are issued within three weeks, and you can get your refund within a week if you've selected direct deposit.

More accurate returns

Computer checks are done prior to transmission, and IRS computers then automatically check for errors and missing information.

Certain delivery and quick confirmation

You may recall that last year, several sacks of tax returns were lost en route to the IRS. E-filers get a confirmation of receipt within 48 hours.

No paperwork for you or the IRS

Paperless returns are less expensive for the government to handle, and of course you're saving the cost of printing and mailing.

Convenience

You can e-file any time of the day or night, and both complex and simple returns can be filed electronically.

Easy payment options

You can schedule an automatic withdrawal from your bank account to pay taxes, so you can e-file now and pay any monies owed on April 15.