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More and more Americans have chosen e-file, which lets them electronically file an accurate tax return or get an extension of time to file without sending any paper to the Internal Revenue Service. The 2006 filing season set a series of records, highlighted by 73 million tax returns being filed electronically this year and home computer usage jumping 18 percent.

E-file benefits

Electronically is not for everyone, though. You must file on paper if you are--

• Married, but filing a separate return, and you live in a community property state
• Claiming a dependent who has already been claimed by someone else
• Submitting a tax form that cannot be electronically filed (such as a multiple support agreement)
• Filing Tax Return before e-file begins (January 15) or after e-file ends (October 15)

E-file limitations

Electronically is not for everyone, though. You must file on paper if you are--
, but filing a separate return, and you live in a community property state,
Claiming a dependent who has already been claimed by someone else,
Submitting a tax form that cannot be electronically filed (such as a multiple support agreement),
Filing before e-file begins (January 15) or after e-file ends (October 15).

Quick Tips for Paper Filing

• Make sure your name and Social Security Number are on Every Page, both front and back.
• Double check your address. This is the address where the IRS will send your refund and any notices. If you will be moving, consider using a PO Box or other permanent address
• Double check the math. Math errors are the number one reason why the IRS changes a tax return.
• Mail your return to the right Service Center.
• Get an automatic extension if you are mailing your return close to April 15th. This will prevent penalties just in case the mail is late.
• Send your tax payment with your tax return. If you are mailing the return close to April 15th, make your tax payment by web pay, credit card, or mailing a check with the automatic extension form. Make sure your payment gets to the IRS by April 15th to avoid any late payment penalties.