By: Tom White
Ask any American adult, and they’ll say that they do not look forward to filing taxes. Many feel somewhere in between annoyance and dread as the due date for filing, typically April 15, approaches. Not only is the conventional process complicated and time-consuming, but it can also be costly. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the average taxpayer takes around 12 hours to complete their tax forms and spends $230 to get the paperwork filed – valuable time and money that’s better spent elsewhere.
Fortunately, there is no longer a need to fret, as digital startup GOV+ has created a convenient and secure way to file taxes online through its platform, which offers a continually growing number of electronic government services.
Through its online tax filing service, GOV+ allows users to file their federal and state income taxes in as quick as 10 minutes. The platform files users’ taxes with 100% accuracy, guaranteeing the maximum refund amount.
Upon first accessing the tax module on GOV+’s platform, users will fill out a personalized tax questionnaire, with GOV+ guiding them step by step to make sure the information is as accurate as possible, which is important in maximizing deductions. Once the questionnaire has been completed, GOV+ will automatically fill out the fields of the user’s electronic W-2 forms, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter information and file the forms on behalf of the user. Once the forms have been filed, users can keep track of their tax refund using the GOV+ app and will be notified once it’s been deposited into their bank account.
By making sure users won’t miss any information in their filing, GOV+ allows them to get every tax credit and deduction that they’re eligible for. GOV+ also has a team of qualified tax professionals on standby to answer any questions users may have regarding the filing process. The GOV+ tax module includes virtually every type of taxpayer, whether wage worker, self-employed/independent contractor, freelancer/gig worker, or unemployment income recipient. It also optimizes rental payments, property taxes, own rental property income, children/dependents, investment and capital gains, and charitable donations.
Instead of using numerous government websites and forms, taxpayers can manage all their tax needs with GOV+. By using just a single platform and one streamlined process, everything is much more organized and convenient for taxpayers. With its long-standing expertise in dealing with government processes, GOV+ is always up-to-date on any changes that may happen, so users can get their application done correctly the first time, avoiding wasted time. To date, GOV+ has completed more than 1 million successful applications, providing laser-like accuracy and allowing users to keep close track of their documents.
Because filing taxes involves sensitive personal and financial information, some people may be hesitant to use third-party e-filing services. GOV+ gives users peace of mind through its bank-level 256-bit TLS encryption, creating a secure environment for processing and managing applications. It has multi-factor authentication activated to validate users’ identity, along with many other digital security protocols to safeguard users’ data.
Aside from filing taxes, the GOV+ platform provides numerous other government document applications, such as passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, TSA PreCheck, address change, and Employer Identification Numbers (EIN). More government applications are regularly added, further increasing convenience for users. By making applications more accurate, GOV+ also helps save taxpayer money, as government employees can work more efficiently by spending less time working on erroneous applications.
GOV+ is the brainchild of entrepreneur Guy Lelouch, who is passionate about creating technology-enabled solutions to make people’s lives easier. Having grown up admiring the tech business founders of Silicon Valley, Guy moved from France to the US to start his own business. He soon saw that, despite the US’ leading role in global technology, many government application processes are outdated and overly complicated. Thus, he founded GOV+ to simplify these processes.
“In the spirit of continuous innovation, GOV+ is always expanding its roster of services to make things convenient for our users,” Guy says. “Our secure online tax filing solution helps taxpayers seamlessly navigate the complexities of taxation in a streamlined, simplified, and error-free manner, allowing them to enjoy more free time and receive the maximum refund they’re eligible for.”
Published by: Khy Talara
