Review of the IRS Website

This site has improved so dramatically since I first started using it in the l980's, the IRS needs to be very proud of themselves. The IRS website provides many benefits and features to visitors. This site contains a wealth of information for anyone interested in the tax laws, IRS happenings, or other income tax information.

User friendly. This fact alone is impressive. Considering the amount of tax law information on the IRS website, it used to be a total bear to maneuver around in. It was very difficult to find information you needed on this site, in the past. That does not apply now. Even someone with no computer skills can easily navigate around this site.

Easy to understand. The terminology on the IRS website is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to find. That, in and of itself, says something about how the IRS has changed to help taxpayers. It did not use to be like that. At all...

The IRS Code is not an easy thing to read. There are many times, upon reading it, that I find myself shaking my head and grabbing my hair while saying "WHAT??!!" In fact, it is enough to make your hair grow prematurely gray or even fall out. To have the Code written in plain English is a skill. The IRS website presents information remarkably well. Taxpayers without any tax experience at all will understand the wording.

E-file options (online filing).Offered through Free File Alliance, is a program that partners the IRS with electronic filing service providers. Plus, the service is truly at no charge to the taxpayer. Of course, there are criteria that must be met. Even if you do not qualify for the free electronic filing of your income tax return, you can use other IRS-approved e-filers through this section. You can easily click on the IRS e-filer logo on the lower left hand corner of the IRS website to gain access.