What are the benefits of using e-file?
The biggest benefit is a faster refund. When your tax return is electronically transmitted, it gets processed almost immediately. This means your refund will be issued faster; and if you use direct deposit, your refund can be automatically credited to your bank account. E-file is also easier and more accurate. Whether filing through a tax preparer or using a computer-based product, you are typically asked a series of questions that you must answer, and the math and tax law work is done by the computer. When you are finished e-filing, you will receive a confirmation that the return was received. Finally, an e-filed return costs your government less to process, and so is just the right thing to do.
