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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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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)
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 • 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
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 (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
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 • 90% e-File and PC • 38% I-File • 13% TeleFile
Promotional Tools • IL-1040 booklet cover • Director of Revenue, Comptroller, and State Treasurer Press Conference • E-Connection Newsletter • Promotional Poster • Press Releases
Promotional Tools continued • Web links • Illinois colleges and universities • Internet Service Providers • Public Service Announcements • Radio • Television • Paid Radio Advertising
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 2-249 Springfield IL 62706 Telephone (217) 524-4767 Fax (217) 782-7992 www.revenue.state.il.us