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Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures

Question:   We will be filing a joint tax return. Can we file our return electronically?


Answer:   
  • You can file electronically using any filing status.
  • The limitations are:
    • You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien,
    • It must the current year tax return,
    • You cannot file if an ITIN must be used on the return,
    • You cannot have already filed a return.
  • 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.
  • To learn more, go to Electronic Services.

Category: Electronic Filing (e-file)

Subcategory: Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures


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The OMB number for this study is 1545-1432.
If you have any comments regarding this study, please write to:
IRS, Tax Products Coordinating Committee
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP
1111 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20224


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