How to eFile Federal and State Tax Returns

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START your return

• No complicated, hard-to-understand tax questions
• Previous tax year data can be imported by returning efile.com users
• efile.com fills out all the right forms for you
• An online Tax Guide and Support is always there to assist
• Online help links and customer support is always available
• Chat is available (small fee applies)
• Access tax forms and schedules
• STOP N’ GO: You can always leave (e.g., coffee break, watch a movie, do more research) and come back later — efile.com will remember where you left off
• Performs calculations of federal and state taxes

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EFILE your return

• View, print, and complete draft copies of tax return
• efile.com complies with all the latest tax laws
• Automatic error, accuracy, and omissions checking
• Your current tax year return can be printed until December
  • Filing options
    efile your return directly to the IRS
    Print your return and mail it to the IRS
  • Refund options
    Direct Bank deposit: receive your refund directly into your bank account via direct deposit (see schedule)
    Check in the mail: Receive your refund check through the mail
    
  • Payment options:
    
    • The Basic eFile Federal Tax Return option is free; State Return, fee applies
    • Deduct tax preparation fee from refund (DFFR) or pay by credit card for Federal/State Premium eFile option

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CHECK/PRINT your return

• You will receive emails if you need to correct your tax return or check your filing status
• Keep your ID/password so you can access, store, or print your tax return until December of the current tax year for free
• Next tax year you can import, review, and edit previous tax year tax information

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