Listen to today's tax tip. If you mail your return, be sure it's postmarked by midnight, April 16 . For proof of mailing get a certified mail receipt. You can also use a private delivery service to file your return. As proof of filing, the IRS will accept a record from Federal Express , Airborne Express , UPS or DHL Worldwide Express.
Most taxpayers can also file from a home computer.
Just follow the instructions that come with your tax preparation software and be sure to transmit the return by midnight on April 16. With all the ways to file, there's no excuse not to. ABC News Internet Ventures.