What sets authorized IRS e-file providers apart from other businesses and individuals who say they can e-file for you? We'll discuss this and the benefits of using an authorized IRS e-file provider whose services are available online only. An "authorized IRS e-file provider" is a business or individual that is authorized by the IRS to electronically file taxpayer returns. This provider can either be a local business, online business (like eFile360), or a business selling an e-file software, but for the focus of this article, we’ll discuss the benefits specific to online businesses. According to the IRS, a business is recognized as an "Authorized IRS e-file Provider" when it is “accepted to participate in the electronic filing (IRS e-file) program.” Since the IRS maintains the highest standards for e-file providers, this designation is important and shows that the business promises to “protect the integrity and security of the electronic filing system” as well as the security of the taxpayer’s information. Here are 7 benefits of choosing to use an online and authorized IRS e-file provider: Eliminate mistakes Complete a variety of forms quickly Last-minute filing Customer service assistance Repurpose last year’s data No need to purchase paper forms in bulk No administrative and IT costs Eliminate mistakes An authorized IRS e-file provider will help you eliminate mistakes in your Information Return forms before you submit them using the bulk upload option and the TIN Check add-on. The bulk upload option allows you to upload a large amount of data at once using a formatted Excel spreadsheet. If you use eFile360, we provide you with a unique Excel spreadsheet template specific to our bulk upload option in our e-filing system. You can copy the data from your accounting software into this template, which eliminates manual mistakes. Another way to eliminate mistakes on your forms is to utilize the TIN Check add-on service. …
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