What is Electronic Filing?
After a tax preparer completes the preparation of your tax return, the return information is filed directly with the IRS via computer modem. You receive a hard copy of your return for your records in the traditional format. A form (8453) is sent by us to the IRS with your signature and any W-2's, 1099's, or other necessary attachments. The IRS will acknowledge receipt of your return so that you know it has been filed on time. Occasionally, the IRS will not accept the return and will inform us of the problem (often a social security number mismatch). We can then adjust the return and file it again.

Benefits Refund by direct deposit in 1-2 weeks Refund by check in 2-3 weeks Eliminates IRS entry of data and mistakes Lower audit rate Refund is processed more quickly If balance due, only mail in payment Receive hard copy of return for file Direct deposit of refund Receive filing acknowledgment by IRS IRS encourages electronic filing Postage savings Both Fed and CO can be electronically filed

Disadvantages Need signatures from both filers if joint Not all returns can be sent electronically