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Thanks to a holiday in Washington, D.C., the federal tax-filing deadline this year is April 17, two days later than usual. The extra time provides an opportunity to peruse some random tax-related facts.
Error rate on returns:
Paper returns – 21 percent
e-file returns – 0.5 percent
Cost to IRS for each $100 collected:
42 cents
Average tax preparation costs:
If itemized deductions: $229
If no itemized deductions: $129
Sources: Internal Revenue Service and About.com
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