Instructions for Form 1040A,

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I.R.S. e-file Introduction. Summary: This is text explaining what e-file is, what the benefits of using e-file are, and how to e-file. It states:I.R.S. e-file logo. consider it done. What is I.R.S. e-file? It's the fastest, easiest, and most convenient way to file your income tax return electronically. So easy, over 70 million taxpayers preferred e-file over filing a paper income tax return last year. Visit the I.R.S. website at www.irs.gov/efile for all the details and latest information.What are the benefits? Millions Eligible for Free File!

Free File allows qualified taxpayers to prepare and e-file their own tax returns for free using commercially available online tax preparation software.
Review online tax software provider offerings and determine if you are eligible by visiting the Free File page at www.irs.gov.

Fast! Easy! Convenient!

Get your refund in half the time as paper filers do, even faster and safer with direct deposit. See page 53.
Sign electronically and file a completely paperless return. See page 55.
Receive an electronic proof of receipt within 48 hours after the I.R.S. received your return.
If you owe, you can e-file and authorize an electronic funds withdrawal or pay by credit card. If you e-file before April 17, 2006, you can schedule an electronic funds withdrawal from your checking or savings account as late as April 17, 2006. See page 54.
Prepare and file your federal and state returns together and save time.

Accurate! Secure!

I.R.S. computers quickly and automatically check for errors or other missing information.
The chance of being audited does not differ whether you e-file or file a paper income tax return.
Your bank account information is safeguarded along with other tax return information. The I.R.S. does not have access to credit card numbers.

Visit the I.R.S. website at www.irs.gov/efile for details.How to e-file? Use an Authorized I.R.S. e-file Provider. Many tax professionals electronically file tax returns for their clients. As a taxpayer, you have two options:

1. You can prepare your return, take it to an I.R.S. Authorized I.R.S. e-file Provider, and have the provider transmit it electronically to the I.R.S.; or
2. You can have a tax professional prepare your return and transmit it for you electronically.

Tax professionals can charge a fee for I.R.S. e-file. Fees can vary depending on the professional and the specific services rendered.Use a Personal Computer. You can file your income tax return in a fast, easy, convenient way using your personal computer. A computer with a modem or Internet access and tax preparation software are all you need. Best of all you can e-file from the comfort of your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit www.irs.gov for details.I.R.S. approved tax preparation software is available for online use on the Internet, for download from the Internet and in retail stores. Visit www.irs.gov/efile for details.If you do not qualify for the Free File options, visit our Partners Page at www.irs.gov/efile for partners that offer other free or low-cost filing options.