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There are unconfirmed rumors that filing electronically cuts the odds of an audit. What's certain is that it speeds up the process - and any refunds that are due.

The IRS has claimed, "Electronic filing is important...for two reasons. First, returns filed electronically are more accurate and enable faster refunds, thus improving service for taxpayers.

"Second, Congress has set as a goal of having all tax returns filed electronically by 2007."

Of course, they're still working on that last goal!

Perhaps when ALL states provide free e-filing services (through their respective tax portals), e-filing will become even more popular. Until then, whether you file your own taxes or use a paid preparer, make sure to use an e-file program that is approved by both the IRS and the state agency where you submit your taxes...

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More about e-filing around the Web:

IRS E-file Resources - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service reviews online processors and approves those whose programs pass IRS standards. These are updated every year.

TaxBrain - Comprehensive list of articles on tax preparation, deductions, tips and advice.

Express 1040 - Information on e-filing, deductions, tax tips, forms.

Also see -> Filing taxes online by state