TeleFile is completely "paperless"; there are no forms to mail. It is an interactive computer system that automatically calculates your tax and begins the electronic filing process over the telephone. It's quick, easy, free, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week using a toll-free number starting January 11th through August 15th, 2001. This year, millions of single and married taxpayers who filed Form 1040EZ last year will receive a "special" TeleFile Tax booklet allowing them to file their returns by phone.

Only those receiving a TeleFile booklet in their name and who have access to a touch tone phone can use TeleFile. (The booklet cannot be ordered from the IRS.)

Check the booklet carefully. If your name and address are not completely correct, you must file using another electronic filing option, or file on paper using Form 1040EZ. You may download Form 1040EZ and instructions, or order them by calling 1-800-829-3676. For additional information on Electronic Filing see Topic 252.

To ensure trouble free filing, before dialing into the TeleFile system, be sure to read all of the instructions in the special tax booklet, gather all of the tax information, and complete lines "A-H" on the TeleFile Tax Record. Also, make sure that you have all of your W-2 forms.

Once this information is in hand, call the TeleFile toll-free number. The toll-free TeleFile number is located in the TeleFile tax package. The TeleFile system automatically does the math and computes the Earned Income Credit for eligible filers. Before hanging up, you must wait for your confirmation number and enter the ten digit number on line "N" of the TeleFile Tax Record. TeleFilers usually receive their refunds within three weeks.

If you owe tax, you can still file early using TeleFile to avoid a penalty and interest. Pay all tax owed by April 16, 2001. (Do not wait for a notice, the IRS will not bill you until after April 16th.

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