Federal/State e-file A program sponsored by the IRS in partnership with participating states that allows taxpayers to file federal and…
Exemptions Amount that taxpayers can claim for themselves, their spouses, and eligible dependents. There are two types of exemptions-personal and…
Exempt (from withholding) Free from withholding of federal income tax. A person must meet certain income, tax liability, and dependency…
Electronic Return Originator (ERO) The Authorized IRS e-file Provider that originates the electronic submission of an income tax return to…
Electronic Preparation Electronic preparation means that tax preparation software and computers are used to complete tax returns. Electronic tax preparation…
Electronic Filing (e-file) The transmission of tax information directly to the IRS using telephones or computers. Electronic filing options include…
Earned Income Credit A tax credit for certain people who work, meet certain requirements, and have earned income under a…
Earned Income Includes wages, salaries, tips, includible in gross income, and net earnings from self-employment earnings.