Use of Free File Growing in 2008
The continued growth of
Free File shows taxpayers are taking advantage of the program’s benefits, which include free electronic return preparation and filing of tax returns, as well as quicker refunds with direct deposit. It is intended to provide taxpayers earning $54,000 or less with a free, safe and quick way to prepare and file their taxes. The number of tax returns filed via Free File as of the end of February has jumped more than 12 percent compared with the same period last year, the Internal Revenue Service said. Over 22 million taxpayers have used Free File since its inception.
