>A few years ago the Canadian government introduced the option to eFile your tax return. Basically you get your tax return in a .tax file format, get a special code from the government (essentially a password) and you can upload your tax return file directly through a secure connection. So why would you bother?
- Save $0.52 (?) on a stamp by not mailing in the return. Frugality on it’s finest.
- Save $0.10 (?) on an envelope.
- Save time not having to write the return or the envelope.
- Save time not having to walk to a mailbox.
- Save paper! No return (they sure are big!) or envelope.
- Save you fiance. Ask George Costanza about this one.
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Ugh! I just found out I couldn’t e-file today. I have a W2 with $0 in box 1 (taxable income.) Oh well, maybe next year.
We always send important papers via certified mail so that’s actually quite a bit more than a postage.
You had no taxable income? Interesting …