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| available. This method of tax preparation has become | | | | have more complicated returns. Not all tax returns |
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| saves time and money for most filers. | | | | bases are covered to reduce your chances of an IRS |
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| What is E-File? | | | | tax preparation bill even if you opt for paid tax |
| E-file is a filing method that enables you - the taxpayer | | | | services online. Companies that specialize in online tax |
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| on your computer and connects you to the Internal | | | | marketing for a brick-and-mortar tax office, and their |
| Revenue Service (IRS) so you can send your return | | | | customer base can be substantially larger due to the |
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| an online income tax prep service that offers free | | | | preparer amount to tremendous savings for you. You |
| e-file or paid options. Free e-file is usually provided | | | | might spend $20 to $100 for online tax preparation |
| through the tax service's website server and enables | | | | when you normally would spend $100 to $250 at a |
| you to fill in all your income and deduction information | | | | physical location. |
| online and submit it to the IRS free of charge. The | | | | Give free e-filing or paid online tax services a try this |
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