IRS Electronic Filing  

 

Electronic Filing vs Mail...

When you mail your return to the IRS, it can take several days to get there (assuming it doesn't get lost).  After it arrives, your return will probably lay in a stack of incoming mail until it is sorted.  It may lay in another stack to be processed until it is finally entered on a computer by an IRS employee.  You do not receive any acknowledgment that your return has been filed. 

 

Don't forget..... allow another 2-3 weeks after processing if you have a refund due.  In other words, it could take up to 6-10 weeks to get your refund when you file your return by mail.

Electronic Filing Process...

We input your return on our computer and send it electronically to the IRS.  We will usually receive an acknowledgment from the IRS within 24-48 hours telling us if your return was accepted or rejected.  If your return is rejected, we can contact you for corrections and send it again the same day.  That's it!  No mail delays, no processing delays, it's usually done within 24-48 hours.  You have just removed 2-8 weeks off the old  processing time. 

If you have a refund due, you should receive it in approximately 2 weeks with direct deposit or approximately 4 weeks if you elect a paper check by mail .

Direct Deposit Option...  

You may have your refund deposited into your own checking or savings account.  This is the fastest and safest way to receive your tax refund through IRS efile.  You could receive your refund in as little as 7-10 days.