Electronic filing, known as e-filing, is the quickest, most accurate way to file your tax returns. E-filed returns have an error rate of less than 1%. If you are due a refund, you can expect to receive it within approximately 2 weeks from the date it is accepted by the IRS - less than half the time it takes when a paper return is filed.

Electronic filing substantially cuts down on mathematical errors and mistaken social security numbers, as well as other items that could delay a refund. You are also assured that the return has been received and not lost in the mail, by the acknowledgement that is sent back. Electronic filing coupled with direct deposit is the fastest way to file your return and receive your refund. You can electronically file your return with a balance due at any time before the April 15th due date.

After the initial application and testing, no paper tax forms to be filed, including no signature documents to be completed and mailed.

By filing as many claims electronically as possible, we can dramatically reduce the amount of time in which your insurance payments are processed. Electronic filing also allows us to monitor and correct any filing issues (such as incorrect policy numbers) and resubmit the claims in less time than awaiting a paper denial form. The bottom line is enhanced cash flow.

Because you do not have to mail your return, and because the CRA does not have to manually enter your tax information into its computer, it is a lot faster than paper-filing. In fact, you can normally expect to get your refund within two weeks. If you want to take advantage of our Instant Cash Back service, we can usually give you your refund on the spot.

Certification testing is mandatory for all Electronic Participants and a prerequisite to electronic filing. As outlined in Chapter 8, Certification Testing Guidelines, of the Motor Fuels Electronic Filing Program E-Filing Handbook and Specifications, the BOE has established test procedures that all Electronic Participants must follow to test its E-Filing system prior to the submission of production files.

Electronic filing is the best way to file an error-free return and receive an income tax refund faster. Taxpayers are encouraged to file via the District's Electronic Taxpayer Service Center or federal/state e-File. View more information on electronic filing.

The CRA will be inviting most taxpayers to use NetFile to electronically file their income tax returns. To find out if you're eligible, check for your personalized Web Access Code (WAC) on the mailing label of your annual tax return package. If you have not received a tax package, or if there is no WAC visible, contact the NetFile Help Desk at 1-800-714-7257 to have one assigned to you. With this WAC, using NetFile is a snap, so long as you are fully eligible under the CRA requirements.

A5.   The IRS has been working with the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) and 26 state tax agencies on a joint project to develop a new fed/state electronic filing system. IRS will implement the new system in 2006, and many states likewise expect to implement electronic tax filing programs. Check with your State tax authorities for specific information about state electronic filing options available to corporations. 

Electronic filing offers the taxpayer many benefits that cannot be achieved through paper filing, such as: If you owe, you can choose direct debit withdrawal from your financial institution. That allows you to select the date you want the transaction to take effect (up to April 15) without having to worry about writing and mailing a paper check.

Only a small percentage of tax returns cannot be electronically filed. These include the returns of deceased taxpayers and non-residents.

email receipt, with a reference number for the filing, will be sent to the email address you provided.

When you file your tax return electronically, you are not required to send in your receipts, information slips and other supporting papers. You should, however, keep this material safe and handy. The CRA and the MRQ do occasionally require some documents, in which case they would contact you and specify exactly what they need to look at.

If you are filing Form 1040NR-EZ or Form 1040NR, the deadline to file is April 15. If you are filing Form 8843 only, the deadline to file is June 15.

If you choose to file a paper return, you can use our Tax Form Selector to find out which form is right for you. The form selector walks you through a series of brief questions and recommends the easiest form to file.

The late filing penalty is 5% of the balance owing and an additional 1% of the balance owing for each full month that your return is late to a maximum of twelve months. Note ? the filing penalty may be higher if you were already charged a late filing penalty in the three previous years.

Where the assessee is a working partner in a firm whose accounts are required to be audited under any law.

Generally, no. Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is generally not a "tax event." A person does not incur less or more income taxes by filing bankruptcy. It has no effect. No. Creditors do not have to show up to the bankruptcy meeting and rarely do. Creditors have up till 60 days from the date of the meeting to object. Again, it is as rare as snow in May that a creditor objects to a debt, and it is usually something which you and I have talked about prior.

You should receive an e-mail from BOE confirming that you no longer wish to receive paper returns for the selected account. If you choose this option, and wish to restart the mailing of paper return forms, you must notify the BOE by submitting your request in writing, Contact Us If you do not choose this option, you will continue to receive paper return forms.

You can file any time between January 11, and October 15, 2008. However, if you file after April 15, 2008, you must file a federal extension with the IRS. Wisconsin TeleFile and Free-File are available from January 7 through October 15, 2008.