Tax preparation software with e-filing capabilities includes stand-alone programs or websites.
[5][6] The IRS started electronic filing in 1986 to lower operating costs and paper usage.
In 1990 4.2 million returns were reached and in recent years a record of 1 billion 1040's have been E-filed.
This initiative came as a result of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Recently a feature from the IRS called FreeFile allows users to file their individual tax returns for free.
[9] Businesses and self-employed taxpayers can choose from a variety of commercial e-file services depending on their individual needs.
The IRS changes the order of the certified providers list daily for fairness.