The IRS encourages taxpayers to file their tax returns electronically using its e-file system. Their online service is free, fast and reliable and over the years has rapidly gained in popularity. The IRS said that 68 million taxpayers filed forms such as the 1040A through their e-file system and 160,000 tax preparation services and other similar institutions were included in the e-file system over the past year.

Filing forms such as the 1040EZ online also expedites tax refunds and can shave weeks off the average time that it takes to process a claim. Filing online has special safeguards to ensure the security of your private and confidential data. You choose a five-digit, personal identification number that will serve as your electronic signature. You can also elect to sign the IRS Form 8453 which will authenticate your electronic signature and authorize electronic payments and tax refunds between you and the IRS. Returns have never been so accurate and fewer than 1% of users find an error in their claim.

The IRS will send an electronic verification within two working days to the authorized tax professional that submitted your return. Do not wait till the last minute to file form 1040 EZ, use one of the great online services to get your taxes done accurately and on time.