The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened the 2012 electronic tax return filing season on 17th January, 2012. This is a reminder to the taxpayers that the best way to get quick refunds and tax returns is to e-file their taxes.  It should be noted here that tax returns can be e-filed in the following three ways:

• Through a tax return preparer
• Through self-preparation software
• Through IRS Free File

This e-filing facility has gained immense popularity in the recent times and has surpassed the milestone of 1 billion returns processed. It is estimated that more than 112 million income tax returns were e-filed last year.
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