What are the upsides and downsides of filing taxes electronically?
E-filing is fast – a good thing if you are getting a refund. If you owe money, however, you may not be in such a hurry. In that case, sending a check in an envelope postmarked with the due date is probably fast enough. Another downside to e-filing is that the IRS seems to be auditing a higher percentage of e-filers, especially those with large refunds. Many people are happy to stay with old-fashioned paper filing rather than risk being exposed to higher scrutiny.
