E-file

Filing your tax return online, as opposed to mailing a paper version, is becoming an increasingly popular method of filing tax returns. It is the fastest, most convenient method of filing your return and the only way you can receive confirmation that the IRS has received your return. The IRS now allows taxpayers to easily file through their website, and major tax software brands like TurboTax will give you the option of filing electronically.

Also known as E-filing or electronic filing.