This feature will let people file early, have the peace of mind of knowing the IRS has accepted their return, and manage their finances without waiting until the last minute to file and pay. People who choose to pay by credit card can use MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express Card. These filers are charged a fee. IRS isn't involved with nor does it receive any of the fee. There are several ways to use IRS e-file.
People can ask their tax professional to e-file their returns.
They can use their personal computer and commercial tax preparation software to e-file from home. People with simple tax returns who receive the TeleFile tax booklet in the mail can use the telephone to file from home. Last year nearly 35 million returns were sent to the IRS electronically. It's the IRS' goal to make e-file the preferred way to file. The accuracy, speed of refunds, and ease of filing are benefits many people have noted in previous years.