"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 3/12/2013 7:13 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:11:27 -0500, "Polly Esther"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Today I had to sign a form at our accountants that I did NOT want to
>>>> file
>>>> electronically. We are not receiving a refund. Why would filing
>>>> electronically benefit me? For the lst time, I'll join the line of
>>>> folks
>>>> down at the post office and mail payment on April 15th.
>>>
>>> The main advantage is, you don't have to go to the post office and
>>> stand in line. I owed this year and it did not cost me anything extra
>>> to file electronically and I get to choose the date I want the money
>>> taken from my checking account.
>>>
>>> Saves a stamp, writing a check and is convenient. Done with a couple
>>> of mouse clicks. If you like going to the PO, enjoy the trip.
>>
>> Why would you have to go to the post office to mail something?
>> (snip)
>>
> You've never heard of this? People who owe money to the government wait
> until the last possible minute to file. Why give them your money (which
> they can stick in an account and earn interest on) any sooner than you
> have to? As long as the tax return is postmarked by Midnight, April 15th
> you aren't penalized for late filing. Many Post Office branches stay open
> until Midnight on 4/15 for this reason.

But that still wouldn't require a trip to the post office. Even if I were
to mail it in, I'd just put it in my mail box.