The IRS does not endorse or approve software. You may want to consider IRS e-file by filing through an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. To learn more, refer to our Electronic Services information.

Yes. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer, and more accurate than mailing your tax return because it is transmitted over telephone lines directly to an IRS computer. Refer to Electronic Services for more information. ,

To participate in the e-file program, you must first choose the Authorized IRS e-file options that are best for you. An Authorized IRS e-file Provider can be an Electronic Return Originator, Intermediate Service Provider, Transmitter, Reporting Agent or Software Developer. For details refer to e-file Providers Web Page, Form 8633 (PDF), Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program Publication 1345 (PDF),Handbook for Authorized IRS E-File Providers Individual Income Tax Returns, and Publication 1346 (PDF), Electronic Return File Specifications and Record Layouts for Individual Income Tax Returns

Your next action depends on the reason your return was rejected. You should receive an explanation of why the return was rejected. If a mistake was made when entering a social security number, omitting a form or a name is misspelled, the errors can be corrected and the return can be sent again to the IRS. There are other errors that will cause you to have to file using a paper return. If you have further questions, you can call our Customer Service number at 1-800-829-1040. For general information about e-file, refer to Electronic Services

Unfortunately, you will need to file a paper return this year. Do not send any documents that are not required with your tax return. Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim your dependent, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy of returns submitted. In such cases, the IRS will question the dependency exemptions claimed by any other party using the wrong social security number.

References:

• Social Security Administration
• Electronic Services

At this time, the Form 1040X is not accepted electronically.

References:

• Form 1040X Instructions
• Tax Topic 308

Yes, you can electronically file your return after April 15th. Electronically filed tax returns are accepted until October 15th. However, for your return to be considered timely after April 15, you must file Form 4868 (PDF), Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File, on or before April 15th. If April 15th falls on a weekend or federal holiday, you have until midnight the following business day to submit your extension request or your tax return. With a timely filed extension request, you have until October 15th to timely file your return. If an extension of time to file has not been timely submitted you may be subject to a failure to file penalty if you file your return after April 15th.

References:

• Tax Topic 304, Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return
• Electronic Services
• Form 4868 (PDF), Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File US Individual Income Tax Return

When filing electronically you must provide Form W-2 (PDF) to the authorized IRS e-file provider before the provider sends the electronic return to the IRS. In addition, you should keep them in a safe place with a copy of your tax return. For general information about e-file, refer to Electronic Services

References:

• Electronic Services