Definitions for "Telefile"
Keywords:  irs, booklet, touch, tone, toll
The IRS knows that millions of people like you have simple tax returns, but some of them don't have access to a home computer. However, most people do have access to a touch-tone telephone. Telefile lets you use your tone touch phone, but not a cell phone, to send tax information directly to an IRS computer. It's free, simple, accurate and secure. The IRS will send you the TeleFile package if you are eligible to participate. Check out IRS e-file using Telefile. When you visit, be sure to check out the seven states that offer state TeleFile during the same call
An interactive computer program that allows a qualified taxpayer to file a simple federal tax return electronically with the IRS using a toll-free number. The IRS determines which taxpayers can use the TeleFile option and mails those taxpayers a TeleFile booklet explaining the process.
Telephone An interactive computer program that allows eligible individuals to electronically file their tax return using a touch-tone telephone.