Individual Income Tax Filing: Electronically-filed Returns
This dataset tracks individual income tax filing: electronically-filed returns over time.
Latest Value
131618295.00
Year-over-Year Change
92.48%
Date Range
1/1/1999 - 1/1/2016
Summary
The 'Individual Income Tax Filing: Electronically-filed Returns' metric tracks the percentage of individual income tax returns filed electronically in the United States. This provides important insights into technology adoption and taxpayer behavior.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This series measures the share of total individual income tax returns that are filed electronically rather than through paper forms. It offers a gauge of digital transformation in tax administration and taxpayer preferences.
Methodology
The data is collected by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through its tax filing processing systems.
Historical Context
This metric is closely monitored by policymakers, tax agencies, and economists to understand technological change and its implications for tax compliance and administration.
Key Facts
- Over 90% of individual tax returns were e-filed in 2021.
- E-filing has grown from just 14% of returns in 1990 to the dominant method today.
- The IRS estimates e-filing saves over $1 billion annually in processing costs.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks the percentage of individual income tax returns that are filed electronically rather than on paper forms in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insights into technological change and taxpayer behavior, which are important considerations for tax policy, administration, and compliance.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through its tax filing processing systems.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, tax agencies, and economists closely monitor this metric to understand the implications of digital transformation for tax compliance and administration.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published regularly by the IRS, with some delays due to the tax filing cycle.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Individual Income Tax Filing: Electronically-filed Returns (RTEFRTN), retrieved from FRED.