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Do I have to use the federal/state e-file program to file or can I use the I-File or eForms systems offered by the Department of Taxation?

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Do I have to use the federal/state e-file program to file or can I use the I-File or eForms systems offered by the Department of Taxation?

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You do not have to use the federal/state e-file program. Instead, you may use one of the Ohio Web-based alternatives such as I-File or eForms. However, preparers who use the Ohio Web-based alternatives may miss some of the consistency checks provided through the federal/state e-file program. The combined program allows federal and state taxing authorities to compare certain line items such as the federal adjusted gross income, number of exemptions, etc. These checks reduce errors.