LATEST IRS OFFERING COULD MAKE REAL CENTS
Tips And Pitfalls Of "Free Filing" Your Taxes
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STORY SUMMARY:
Electronically filing your federal taxes is fast, accurate, and gaining in popularity. The IRS reports that more than one million people have prepared and e-filed their taxes this year using the new "free file program". "Free File" allows you to link to commerical tax preparers through the IRS website and file your federal income taxes online - free. What's more, you could get your refund in less than ten days. But the American Bar Association says, be aware of offers to get your money faster.
A complete list of tips for e-filing your taxes is available on the American Bar Association tax section website at www.taxtips4u.org.
SOUNDBITES:
- Herbert Beller, Chair, American Bar Association Section of Taxation
