IRS Seeks Input on Electronic Tax Filing Program Application
Published Date: 9/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on their application form for joining the Federal/State e-file Program, which helps tax pros file taxes electronically. This affects tax preparers who want to participate and could speed up filing processes. Comments are open now, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in before the IRS finalizes the form—no extra costs involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tax Preparers Can Comment On E‑File Form
If you are a tax preparer who wants to join the IRS Federal/State e-file Program, the IRS is asking for public comments on the application form used to join. The request for comments is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act and you can submit feedback before the IRS finalizes the form; there are no extra costs to submit comments.
E‑File Form Review May Speed Filing
The IRS says the application form is for a program that helps tax professionals file taxes electronically, and reviewing the form could speed up filing processes. Faster electronic filing could mean quicker processing of returns for taxpayers if more preparers participate.
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