Updated statistics from the IRS show continued growth in e-filing of
returns.
So far in 2013, more than 43 million people have self-prepared and e-filed
returns from home, an increase of more than four percent compared to the prior
year.
Through May 10, the IRS received more than 43.6 million self-prepared e-file
returns, up from 41.7 million a year earlier. E-filed returns from tax
professionals increased slightly, reaching almost 70.4 million.
In all, almost 114 million tax returns came in through e-file this year, up
from 112.1 million at this point last year. Other highlights from the season:
During 2013, the IRS issued more than 101 million refunds worth almost $268
billion.
Almost 80 percent of refunds used direct deposit.
So far in 2013, the IRS Web site has been accessed more than 300 million
times, up almost 25 percent compared with the same time last year.
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure
Pursuant to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, we
inform you that, to the extent any advice relating to a Federal tax issue is
contained in this communication, including in any attachments, it was not
written or intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (a)
avoiding any tax related penalties that may be imposed on you or any other
person under the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) promoting, marketing or
recommending to another person any transaction or matter addressed in this
communication
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