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Q What software is approved for IRS e-file?
A The IRS does not endorse or approve software.
You may want to consider IRS e-file by filing through an Authorized IRS e-file Provider.
Q We will be filing a joint tax return. Can we file our return electronically?
A You can file electronically using any filing status.
The limitations are:
You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien,
It must the current year tax return,
You cannot file if an ITIN must be used on the return,
You cannot have already filed a return.
Filing your return electronically is faster, safer, and more accurate than mailing your tax return because it is transmitted over telephone lines directly to an IRS computer.
Q How can I participate as an electronic filing Provider?
A To participate in the e-file program, you must first choose the Authorized IRS e-file options that are best for you.
An Authorized IRS e-file Provider can be an Electronic Return Originator, Intermediate Service Provider, Transmitter, Reporting Agent or Software Developer.
Q I filed electronically but my tax return was rejected. What do I do now?
A Your next action depends on the reason your return was rejected.
You should receive an explanation of why the return was rejected.
If a mistake was made when entering a social security number, omitting a form or a name is misspelled, the errors can be corrected and the return can be sent again to the IRS.
There are other errors that will cause you to have to file using a paper return.
If you have further questions, you can call our Customer Service number at 800-829-1040.
Q My electronic tax return keeps getting rejected for a dependent's social security number used more than once or on another return. I have verified the social security numbers of all my dependents with the Social Security Administration and no one else is authorized to claim our children on their taxes. How do I correct this error so that an e-file return will go through?
A The social security number in question appeared as a dependent on another tax return for this same year.
Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim a dependent using your primary social security number, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy of returns submitted.
The IRS will question the dependency exemptions claimed by any other party using the wrong social security number.
If you have verified this primary social security number and found no errors, unfortunately you need to file a correct paper return.
Do not attach any information or documents that are not required with your return; if needed the IRS will contact you by mail for any supporting documentation.
Q I don't owe taxes. Can I file electronically after April 15th?
A Electronically filed tax returns are accepted until October 15th.
If April 15th falls on a weekend or federal holiday, you have until midnight the following business day to submit your extension request or your tax return.
However, for your return to be considered timely after April 15, you must file Form 4868 (PDF), Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File, on or before April 15th.
With a timely filed extension request, you have until October 15th to timely file your return.
If an extension of time to file has not been timely submitted you may be subject to a failure to file penalty if you file your return after April 15th.
Q If I file electronically, what do I do with my W-2 forms?
A You must provide Form W-2 (PDF) to the authorized IRS e-file provider before the provider sends the electronic return to the IRS.
You do not need to send your W-2 forms and should keep them in a safe place with a copy of your tax return.
Use Form 8453 or Form 8453-OL to transmit any paper documents which need to be sent.
Q How do I request approval to file information returns electronically (magnetically)?
A All filers must obtain approval to file prior to submitting Form 1099, Form 1098 (PDF), Form 5498 (PDF), Form 1042-S (PDF), Form W-2G (PDF), or Form 8027 (PDF), Employer's Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips.
A Form 4419 (PDF), Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically/Magnetically, can be used for all types of returns that will be filed electronically and should be submitted at least 30 days before the due date of the returns.
The IRS will provide a written reply to the applicant and further instructions at the time of approval (usually 30 days).
You do not need to reapply each year.
The mailing address can be found in the Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498 and W-2G.
For further information concerning the filing of information returns with the IRS either electronically or magnetically, contact Enterprise Computer Center -- Martinsburg, Information Reporting Program (IRP) Customer Service Section toll-free at 866-455-7438 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
NOTE: Enterprise Computing Center -- Martinsburg will no longer accept tape cartridges (Magnetic media) for returns filed after December 1, 2008.
Q I have a small business. Who is required to file Forms W-2 electronically?
A 11/30/2008If you (corporations, partnerships, employers, estates, and trusts) are required to file 250 or more information returns ( Form 1042-S (PDF), Form 1099, Form 1098 (PDF), Form 5498 (PDF), Form 8027 (PDF), Form 8851 (PDF), Form W-2 (PDF), or Form W-2G (PDF)), for any calendar year, you must file these returns electronically.
The 250-or-more requirement applies separately to each type of form.
You can request a waiver from the electronic filing requirement. You must submit this request at least 45 days for more than 1 tax year at a time.
Q Can a person receive a tax refund if they are currently in a payment plan for prior year's federal taxes?
A As a condition of your agreement, any refund due you in a future year will be applied against the amount you owe.
Continue making your installment agreement payments as scheduled because your refund is not considered as a substitute for your regular payment due.
You may not get all of your refund if you owe certain past-due amounts, such as federal tax, state tax, a student loan, or child support.
IRS will automatically apply the refund to the taxes owed.
Q What is a split refund?
A A split refund lets you divide your refund, in any proportion you want, and direct deposit the funds in up to three different accounts with U.S. financial institutions.
Q Can I take an IRA deduction for the amount I contributed to a 401(k) plan last year?
A The amount contributed to a 401(k) plan cannot be used as an IRA deduction.
The amount you contributed to a 401(k) plan is not included as income in box 1 of your W-2 form so you don't pay tax on it in the year you make the contribution.
Q I have a home office. Can I deduct expenses like mortgage, utilities, etc., but not deduct depreciation so that when I sell this house, the basis won't be affected?
A If you qualify, for the part of your home that is a home office:
You can claim depreciation.
The home office portion is depreciated over a recovery period of 39 years using the straight line method of depreciation and a mid-month convention.
If you do not claim depreciation on that part of your home that is a home office, you are still required to reduce the basis of your home for the allowable depreciation of that part of your home that is a home office when reporting the sale of your home.
Q We have incurred substantial repairs to our rental property: new roof, gutters, windows, furnace, and outside paint. What are the IRS rules concerning depreciation?
A Replacements of roof, rain gutters, windows, and furnace on a residential rental property:
Are capital improvements to the structure because they materially add to the value of your property or substantially prolong its life.
Would be in the same class of property as the rental property to which they are attached.
Are generally depreciated over a recovery period of 27.5 years using the straight line method of depreciation and a mid-month convention since the property is residential rental property.
Repairs, such as repainting the residential rental property:
Are currently deductible expenses.
Keeps your property in good operating condition but does not materially add to the value of your property or substantially prolong its life.
NOTE: Repainting your property inside or, fixing gutters or floors, fixing leaks, plastering, and replacing broken windows are examples of repairs. If you make repairs as part of an extensive remodeling or restoration of your property, the whole job is an improvement. In that case, you should capitalize and depreciate the repair costs as the same class of property that you have restored or remodeled as discussed above.
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