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| Still filing paper tax returns? You might qualify for free e-filing | ||
| 03/10/2008 | ||
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SALEM—If you haven’t e-filed in the past because you didn’t want to pay for it, or weren’t sure which software to use, the Oregon Department of Revenue can help. Many taxpayers who are still filing paper returns don’t realize they may qualify for free e-filing. “It’s now easier than ever to e-file your tax returns for free, if you qualify,” said Revenue’s e-filing coordinator Mark Ruth. “And if you don’t qualify, there are a lot of other e-filing options.” Whether you can use a free e-file product or one you pay for, e-filing is an efficient and fast way to file tax returns. E-filers often get their refunds in as little as seven to 12 days. Paper filers usually have to wait eight to 12 weeks. Free e-filing products have restrictions that may include age or income. “Our website provides descriptions of the free e-file products, each company’s restrictions, and links to the free e-filing software,” Ruth said. The department’s website also provides information about and links to all other Oregon-approved e-file products. The cost of each of these online e-file products is listed, beginning with the least expensive at $9.95. “We encourage electronic filing, but we don’t support or recommend any software company or product,” Ruth said. Learn more about e-filing. |
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