WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The Internal Revenue Service urged U.S. taxpayers Wednesday to file their 2004 returns electronically using the agency's IRS e-file system.
The IRS expects half of the 133 million U.S. taxpayers will file their returns electronically. Last year, nearly 62 million tax returns were filed electronically, the agency said.
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"IRS e-file has proven itself to taxpayers year after year. It is fast, accurate and secure. It's easy to use. Taxpayers can receive their refunds in half the time," said IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson.
"I also would urge all tax preparers to consider electronically filing their clients' returns. IRS e-file is good for business, whether you are a taxpayer or a tax professional."