The biggest scam since fork-split English muffins

So the IRS wants me to electronically file my tax return, does it? Then why do they want me to pay to do it?

It's bad enough I have to buy TurboTax every year to take the pain out of preparing my taxes, so I sure as hell ain't gonna pay extra to file my taxes electronically. Who are they they kidding here?

The only benefit of e-filing your tax return is to get a refund back faster, and if you aren't strapped for cash, who cares if it takes a week longer to get your refund? And if you are not getting a refund, I see no benefit whatsoever in e-filing a tax return.

The bottom line is that it's much easier for the government if we taxpayers file our returns electronically, but there isn't much benefit for us to do so. Therefore, the government should make e-filing free to encourage us to do it. In the meantime I'll continue with my silent vote against paying e-filing fees by printing my tax return and dropping it in the ol' snail mail.