The IRS has reported that more than 128 million tax returns were e-filed in 2015 so far (about 91% of tax returns filed this year thus far). The number of tax returns safely e-filed has continued to increase each year. The increasing trend among taxpayers to e-file is shown in the charts below.
Self-Preparers or e-filers Using Home Computers
United States taxpayers who self-prepare and e-file their own tax returns have continued to grow.
In 2015 (for Tax Year 2014), over 50 million taxpayers have prepared and e-filed their federal tax returns themselves thus far.
Tax Refunds – Direct Bank Deposit
In 2015, over 128 million taxpayers have received faster federal tax refunds via direct bank deposits into bank accounts through electronic bank transfers. The average tax refund received by direct deposit is $2,935.
e-file Tax Return Statistics (by Tax Year)
| Year Filed | Total Returns | e-filed Tax Returns | Percent e-filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015* | 150,062,000 | 128,653,000 | 91% |
| 2014 | 149,684,000 | 125,821,000 | 86.02% |
| 2013 | 148,197,000 | 114,422,000 | 84.69% |
| 2012 | 135,473,000 | 112,089,000 | 82.74% |
| 2011 | 145,320,000 | 112,203,000 | 77.21% |
| 2010 | 141,536,000 | 98,740,000 | 69.76% |
| 2009 | 141,376,000 | 94,980,000 | 67.18% |
| 2008 | 153,650,000 | 89,853,000 | 58.48% |
| 2007 | 140,188,000 | 79,979,000 | 57.05% |
| 2006 | 136,071,000 | 73,255,000 | 53.84% |
| 2005 | 133,933,000 | 68,476,000 | 51.13% |
| 2004 | 132,200,000 | 61,507,000 | 46.53% |
| 2003 | 131,557,000 | 52,944,000 | 40.24% |
| 2002 | 131,728,000 | 46,892,000 | 35.60% |
| 2001 | 130,965,000 | 40,244,000 | 30.73% |
2015 Tax Season (2014 Tax Year) e-file Statistics
| Individual Income Tax Returns | 2014 | 2015 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | 148,787,000 | 150,062,000 | 0.9 |
| Total Processed | 148,112,000 | 149,351,000 | 0.8 |
| e-filing Receipts: | |||
| Total | 125,720,000 | 128,653,000 | 2.3 |
| Tax Professionals | 77,776,000 | 78,279,000 | 0.6 |
| Self-prepared | 47,944,000 | 50,374,000 | 5.1 |
| Total Refunds: | |||
| Number | 108,874,000 | 108,739,000 | -0.1 |
| Amount | $299.393 Bill. | $298.596 Bill. | -0.3 |
| Average refund | $2,750 | $2,746 | -0.1 |
| Direct Deposit Refunds: | |||
| Number | 83,806,000 | 86,014,000 | 2.6 |
| Amount | $243.243 Bill. | $252.470 Bill. | 3.8 |
| Average refund | $2,902 | $2,935 | 1.1 |
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