2008 Efiling Starts Jan 16th, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the Jan. 16 opening of an expanded IRS e-file program for 2008 federal tax returns. The efile program is highlighted by new features that will allow expanded access to electronic filing and help people looking for faster refunds.
Taxpayers who use e-file and who choose direct deposit can receive their refund in as few as 10 days. That's because with e-file, there's no paper return going to the IRS. And with direct deposit, there's no paper refund going to the taxpayer. So it’s all electronic and much faster than paper.
IRS e-file allows taxpayers to file their returns now and pay later if they owe taxes. It allows taxpayers to file both federal and most state returns at the same time.




Source:IR-2009-005