subject: Five Advantages Of The E-file Tax Return For The Stressed Out Taxpayer [print this page] Tax season is almost here! Wait a minute - why the depressing thought in the midst of the holiday season. Every time the debts of Christmas loom near, the hassle of tax season pressures you even further into wondering why oh why they call it "the most wonderful time of the year." If you are the kind of person who is intimidated by the T-word, there is nothing pleasant at all about the months from January to April. Even when you get a refund, the stress and worry involved with preparing the documents, hoping you did everything correctly, and then praying you don't get audited, are enough for you to just say, "Let's call it even. You leave me alone, and I won't complain about any refunds I miss." While that scenario may be easier, it's not exactly a smart one.
The government offers many legitimate deductions that could find you shopping instead of starving when the tax-man draws near. And the best way to get this (sometimes) unpleasant show on the road is to file your taxes electronically. An e-file tax return has many advantages. Here are five:
1.Simplicity: Tax software programs that you can run on your computer often take the confusion out of tax season. Many of these programs utilize helpful prompts that will explain to you in no uncertain terms the correct way to file, the legitimate deductions you may claim, and any other financial details you will need to include. There hasn't been a better time to be a layman trying to cut out the middle man and handle tax season on his own.
2.Speed: When you choose an e-file tax return option, you needn't worry about keeping your papers in the right order or missing an important document. You can prepare your taxes quicker and more cheaply; and more importantly, you can submit that information to the IRS or participating state agencies instantly. Gone are the days of the three-month long transaction!
3.Storage: Who reading this hates keeping track of paper records? It doesn't take long for the records to pile up and the clutter to begin. Why would you want to do that to your home or office? With an e-file tax return, you can keep all your documents available electronically, ready for your review any time you need them without the wasted space. Helpful suggestion: keep an e-mail address where you can send files to yourself as a back-up for any possible hard drive crashes. Just because paper is out doesn't mean you shouldn't take precautions and plan for disaster!
4.Convenience: An e-file tax return is a convenient method of sending your taxes, and is becoming more and more of a one-stop shop. In the beginning, many states did not participate, but with each passing year, allowing the e-file tax return is becoming a reality on both federal and state levels.
5.Faster refunds: Forget about the old days when you had to watch your mailbox for weeks with the hope a check would show up. The e-file tax return makes it possible for you to get your money - should you be seeing any - back to you within a few days!
Don't let tax season get you down. Choose the e-file tax return for all its benefits, and put the hassle behind you for good.
by: Gen Wright
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