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Filing Taxes Electronically

Illinois Department of Revenue. Filing Taxes Electronically. Presented by Kevin Richards. Glen L. Bower Director of Revenue. Four ways to Electronically File. Taxpayer has the option to choose: e-File I-File TeleFile On-line Filing using Retail Software (PC).

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Filing Taxes Electronically

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  1. Illinois Department of Revenue Filing Taxes Electronically Presented by Kevin Richards Glen L. Bower Director of Revenue

  2. Four ways to Electronically File • Taxpayer has the option to choose: • e-File • I-File • TeleFile • On-line Filing using Retail Software (PC)

  3. Electronic filing benefits • Acknowledgment that return has been received • Corrections are made at the time of filing to help reduce errors • File now, pay by due date

  4. Direct Deposit • Only offered with Electronic filing • Receive refund in about 10 days • Refund can be deposited into checking or savings account • More cost effective and faster than paper checks

  5. I-File • www.revenue.state.il.us • Free, only requirement is access to the Internet • Social Security and Personal Identification Number are used as signature • Secure site, access is limited to six attempts

  6. TeleFile • Social Security and Personal Identification Number used as signature • Three tries are given to enter valid access information, after three tries call will terminate • Six-digit confirmation number as proof-of-filing

  7. On-line Filing using Retail Software (PC) • Software can be purchased via a retailer or downloaded from the Internet for a fee • Software must be approved and tested by both the IRS and IDOR • Social security and Personal Identification Number used as signature

  8. Credit Cards • Separate toll free telephone call (1-888-2PAYTAX) • Convenience fee of about 2% will be incurred by the taxpayer • Requires jurisdiction code 2300, which can be found in the IL-1040

  9. 2-D Bar Codes • Implemented January 2000 • Software must be approved by Illinois Department of Revenue • Important to follow 2-D guidelines and standards • Anticipated volume: 250,000 returns

  10. Demographics • Percentage of Eligible Illinois Taxpayers • 90% e-File and PC • 38% I-File • 13% TeleFile

  11. Promotional Tools • IL-1040 booklet cover • Director of Revenue, Comptroller, and State Treasurer Press Conference • E-Connection Newsletter • Promotional Poster • Press Releases

  12. Promotional Tools continued • Web links • Illinois colleges and universities • Internet Service Providers • Public Service Announcements • Radio • Television • Paid Radio Advertising

  13. Future Expansions • Expand e-file, I-File, and PC File to 95% eligible population • Expand TeleFile program criteria to 1.6 million taxpayers • Expansion of I-File program to business applications • Expansion of payment options to include direct debits • Expansion of 2-D Bar Code program for individual and business tax applications

  14. Contact us Electronic Filing Division Illinois Department of Revenue 101 West Jefferson MC 2-249 Springfield IL 62706 Telephone (217) 524-4767 Fax (217) 782-7992 www.revenue.state.il.us

  15. Thank You

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