What is an Authorized IRS e-file Provider?

What do I gain by using IRS e-file?

Do I have a greater chance of getting audited by the 
IRS if I use IRS e-file?

How do I know that the IRS really has my return?

If my return is electronic, how do I sign it?

Do I really get my refund faster?

Can my state tax return be e-filed with my Federal return
at the same time?

Why should I want to file my state taxes electronically?

What do I do when I am told my e-filed return rejected because my date of birth on the return did'nt match the date of birth in the IRS records?

What happens if my return is filed electronically, I am receiving a refund and I owe taxes from previous years?

What if I owe a balance due?
Why should I want the speed of e-file?

Why Electronically File with AmeriFile?

What is the Cost?

What happens to your tax return at AmeriFile?

Who can I contact for HELP completing my tax return?

What is an Authorized IRS e-file Provider?
An Authorized IRS e-file Provider is a tax professional or firm who is accepted into the IRS electronic filing program.  One type of Authorized IRS e-file Provider is an electronic return originator (ERO).  An ERO is a person or firm that taxpayers entrust with tax information for the purposes of filing income tax returns electronically in the IRS e-file program.

What do I gain by using IRS e-file?
Fast refunds!  Accuracy!  Security!  Proof from the IRS within 48 hours that your return was accepted.  Your chance of receiving an error notice is reduced.  IRS e-file is more accurate (less than 1% error rate) than paper.  The opportunity to file now and delay payment until April 17th, 2000, with direct debit or a credit card.  Your Federal and state returns may be filed together.  Your tax return is transmitted from our computers to the IRS.  Only IRS e-file offers these advantages.

Do I have a greater chance of getting audited by the IRS if I use IRS e-file?
No.  The chance of an audit of an e-filed return is no greater than a paper return.

How do I know that the IRS really has my return?
The IRS notifies AmeriFile that your information was received within 48 hours of transmission.  If the IRS detects any errors, it sends a message to AmeriFile indicating the error.  The error is corrected and the return is retransmitted to the IRS.  Only IRS e-file offers this advantage.

If my return is electronic, how do I sign it?
You simply sign the signature document, Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for Electronic Filing, as proof that you understand and agree with the return information and we take care of the rest.

Do I really get my refund faster?
You get it back in half the usual time.  It's even faster if you have your refund deposited directly to your bank account.  I can provide you with an estimated date of

Can my state tax return be e-filed with my Federal return at the same time?
Probably yes.  All states with income taxes except Hawaii and Vermont have e-file programs.  Washington DC also offers e-file.  For additional information, go to the IRS Web site, www.irs.gov/prod/elec_svs/fed_state.html.

Why should I want to file my state taxes electronically?
You receive the same benefits filing your state tax return electronically: faster refunds, accuracy, security, and proof your return was accepted.

What do I do when I am told my e-filed return rejected because my date of birth on the return didnt match the date of birth in the IRS records?
Many filers are finding out that their data on file with the IRS is not correct.  While this is good because incorrect information is being corrected, it is creating problems for many filers.  The date of birth is provided by the Social Security Administration.  You can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to check the current information that is maintained in their files.  You can contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or you can call or visit your local Social Security Office and follow their procedures to correct your information.

What happens if my return is filed electronically, I am receiving a refund and I owe taxes from previous years?
The amount owed on back taxes is automatically deducted from your refund just as if you filed a paper return.  If you go to a tax preparer in order to get a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL), you must tell your tax preparer that you owe back taxes.

What if I owe a balance due? Why should I want the speed of e-file?
You can e-file and electronically pay now or choose a future payment date.  No matter when your return is filed, you don't have to pay what you owe until April 17, 2000.  In the meantime, you have fast, electronic proof of acceptance from the IRS.

Why Electronically File with AmeriFile?
Fast Tax Refund - Within 10 to 21 days you'll have your refund, instead of the usual 6-8 weeks.
Triple Error Checking - Our staff checks it, computers check it, and the IRS checks it!
Acknowledged Receipt - Shows the IRS has accepted and is processing your return.
Our Goal - First-Class Service & 100% Customer Satisfaction.

What is the Cost?
$20 for 1040EZ or 1040A
$30 for 1040

What happens to your tax return at AmeriFile?
Upon receipt, AmeriFile inputs your tax return information into IRS approved computer software. The software checks for mathematical errors as well as any missing forms. If any errors are found, AmeriFile contacts you immediately to resolve. If you elect to have AmeriFile correct any errors in your return, a nominal fee will be assessed. Once the return is deemed correct, your data will be transmitted electronically to the IRS.

Who can I contact for HELP completing my tax return?
Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040