Filing Taxes Electronically Presented by Kevin Richards Illinois Department of Revenue Illinois Department of Revenue 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)

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

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

I-File   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

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

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

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

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

Demographics  Percentage of Eligible Illinois Taxpayers T90% e-File and PC T38% I-File T13% TeleFile

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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

Contact us Electronic Filing Division Illinois Department of Revenue 101 West Jefferson MC Springfield IL Telephone (217) Fax (217)

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