| There are several different IRS tax software | | | | to an intermediate service provider. This company then |
| packages that are available for the US tax payer to | | | | processes your return before submitting it to the IRS. |
| use. In addition to what a software program contains | | | | When choosing which type, determine if the software |
| and who it is intended for, how the tax return is to be | | | | is user friendly. Many of the better ones are menu |
| filed should be thought about and also considered. | | | | driven. Look at the program and make sure you can |
| There are three different types of software packages | | | | use it. If it is too complicated and you need assistance, |
| on the market that file the returns differently. The first | | | | it might be cheaper just to hire a service to assist you |
| one is when the return is directly transmitted to the IRS | | | | with your tax return filing. |
| office. This is the simplest and you will receive a | | | | One final note is to check and see if the IRS tax |
| confirmation from the IRS that they have successfully | | | | software has help screens. This can help guide you |
| received your tax return within 48 hours. | | | | through this complicated process so to minimize any |
| The second kind of software has the tax filer submit | | | | possibility of a mistake. |
| their return to a transmitter. This transmitter then | | | | Of course, the above is not legal or accounting advice |
| makes the office filing with the IRS. Once they receive | | | | -- it is for informational purposes only. Before making |
| confirmation from the IRS, this is passed on to the tax | | | | any decisions regarding legal or tax matters, it is vital |
| filer, usually by email. | | | | that you consult a licensed professional lawyer or tax |
| The third and final way is when the tax return is sent | | | | accountant. |