UDS ELECtroTAX is committed to securing taxpayer information. The tax return in prepared on the taxpayer's own computer and only upon taxpayer selection, the return is encrypted and then transmitted. This process is explained below. Taxpayer's start their return by clicking on the "click here to start" button. Taxpayer's then prepare their return on their computer. Taxpayers can stop/restart their return by clicking on the UDS "ELEC07" icon on their computer; there is no transfer of information to UDS. When the taxpayer has completed their return, the taxpayer can elect to file electronically. The taxpayer first selects the "Make ready to transmit" tab. The program than automatically audits the return and, if no errors, generates the appropriate e-file Screen Language for the taxpayer to view and "sign". If required, Form 8453-OL is displayed and populated so the taxpayer can print it out. Form REMIT is displayed. The taxpayer enters information (either checking account or credit card information) in order for UDS to receive the $9.95 e-file fee. The return is then encrypted and automatically transmitted to UDS web site server located in Atlanta, Georgia. The server computer then contains a series of files, each file being an encrypted return and thus secure. Once daily, the encrypted returns are downloaded to UDS Service Center. At UDS Service Center, the returns are automatically decrypted. Form REMIT is decrypted and the checking account or credit card information is extracted and put to the REMIT file. This automatic decryption results in IRS-ready files which are than transmitted to the appropriate service center. The REMIT file is reformatted and then transmitted to ECHO ONLINE, a major online payment processor over a secure internet connection. UDS stores the encrypted returns; no personnel has access to any taxpayer information as the entire process is automatic.