you don't need to be a computer expert
to reap the benefits of filing your
taxes online once you realize how
user-friendly and efficient it can be
you may never want to file any other way
there are many different services that
provide online filing some of them run
in your browser while others are
downloadable apps no matter which
service you choose they'll provide tax
software that guides you through the
return process this software also makes
filing more convenient instead of
retyping the same information over and
over you only need to enter things like
your name and address once then it's
duplicated whenever necessary like when
you go from your federal to state return
you can save money or even get a bigger
refund when filing online although you
may have to pay fees upfront the tax
software can point out deductions and
credits you didn't know about helping
put more money in your pocket accuracy
is important on tax return and filing
online can help the tax software handles
the math for you keeping errors to a
minimum plus since everything is typed
and organized it also ensures your
return is legible from start to finish
after you submit your return it's
immediately received by the IRS and
typically processed within 48 hours
you're also notified every time
something happens with your return such
as when it's approved or if it has any
problems
that quick turnaround time also means
you'll get your refund faster if you're
owed one if you provide your direct
deposit info it's possible to get your
refund in three weeks or less after your
return is accepted filing your taxes
online helps make a complicated process
more efficient and it can forever change
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