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Basic Information About e-Filing

Never e-Filed your return? Do you have questions about e-Filing? Not sure how the process works? This is the section for you.

article How Do I E-File My State Tax Return for Free and Submit My Federal Tax Return Using the Program?
To e-file your state return for free and submit your federal tax return using online software point your internet browser to...
article How do I make changes to my return?
To make changes to your return before sending your return electronically, go to www.taxslayer.com and Login in the Returning Users block. (be sure...
article No Taxable Income
If you do not report some form of taxable income, credits, or income tax paid, your return may be rejected by the IRS.  Generally, one of these...
article Can I make changes in my account and resubmit my return?
Once your return has been transmitted we cannot stop the process. Please wait until the IRS or your state agency has accepted or rejected the return.
article Can I pay my Federal Balance Due with a Credit Card?
It is not possible to pay your tax due by credit card without contacting one of several IRS authorized third party companies.  The following link...
article Can I use your program without a Bank Account?
Yes - when you submit your return electronically choose "Mailed Check" rather than "Direct Deposit" so that the IRS can send a...
article How do I check the status of my State Return?
If you e-filed both a federal and a state return electronically, the state return will not be processed until your federal return has been accepted...
article How do I choose the 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040 form?
We support the 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ forms. We will automatically provide you with the IRS tax form that gives you the best possible tax advantage...
article How do I delete Forms?
Most forms are automatically removed if you delete the information entered in the program in reference to that form. Some forms, such as the Form...
article How do I file a return for my deceased spouse?
If your spouse died during the tax year, you are still allowed to file with the status "Married Filing Joint".  Next year if you have...
article How do I file a state return without a federal return?
Much of the information that gets reported on a state return gets listed on your federal return as well.  Because of this, you must enter your...
article How do I file just my state return without filing a federal return?
Much of the information that gets reported on a state return gets listed on your federal return as well.  Because of this, you must enter your...
article How do I file my federal return and my state return(s) at the same time?
When you are creating your federal return you also have an option to create a state return.  When you choose your state from the list of state...
article How long will it take the IRS to process my return?
Generally, once your return is e-filed you will receive an acknowledgement email within 48 hours.  This email will let you know if your return was...
article How many returns can I complete with your program?
Our software is limited by the IRS to completing only five (5) individual returns per user. The software counts the number of returns you create...
article I accidentally resubmitted my return, what happens to the first return I e-filed?
Our returns are e-filed returns in batches throughout the day.  If you accidentally resubmitted your return the newest return overrides the first...
article My return was accepted - but now I have more information, what do I do?
You may not e-file a return once the IRS has processed and accepted the return- even if you are trying to correct it.  If you need to make a change...
article Online Payment Agreement
Online Payment AgreementThe Online Payment Agreement (OPA) is a Web-based application on IRS.gov that allows taxpayers who owe $25,000 or less in...
article Refund Policy for e-File Fee
Web Program:We charge a non-refundable fee for the initial transmission of a tax return to the IRS. The non-refundable fee will be charged...
article Tax Documents You Should Have On Hand
Be sure that you have on hand any of the following tax documents that you have received:W-2This is an important form, and you need one from each of...
article What do I do if one of my dependents, my spouse, or I do not have a Social Security number?
To file a return electronically, the IRS requires a Social Security number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for each...
article What if I currently have a foreign address?
To file electronically, the IRS requires a stateside address.  In order to prepare your return and e-file, you must list an address in the United...
article What if my last name has a hyphen or dash in it?
When you e-file your return, the information has to be specifically formatted so that the IRS and state processing systems can properly handle it...
article What states do not allow state-only e-filing?
The following state returns must be e-filed with the federal return.  The states do not allow you to e-file only a state return.  ArkansasHawaii

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