Q: What is OnLine Electronic Filing?

A :  OnLine Electronic Filing (eFile) is filing your returns via the Internet, with products such as FileYourTaxes.com .

If you eFile your taxes using our system, the Service Campuses/Centers will acknowledge its receipt and indicate to us if your return was accepted or rejected.

• What happens if my return is accepted?

• What happens if my return is rejected?

• What is required for OnLine eFiling?

Online eFiling consists primarily of four parts:

1. Construction of the return based on the information you provide;
   
2. Formatting of the fileable electronic file (eFile) and the printable (.pdf) file for the user to download;
   
3. eFiling (transmitting) your tax eFile, and;
   
4. Filing the paper portion: If you were not allowed or did not use the Self Selected PIN option, the Form 8453-OL and paper documents may be required as outlined in What happens if my return is accepted? .
   

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