What are the benefits from filing electronically?
There are a number of benefits from taking advantage of this method of filing your income tax return. • You will know within a few days that your return has been received and whether or not it has been accepted or rejected. • Your return won’t ‘get lost’. • Your return is less likely to have errors. • If you are due a refund, you can expect to have it mailed to you within about ten working days. You may have to wait six to eight weeks for a paper filed return. • If you have a balance due, you can file early and forward your check separately. Your payment still has to be in by April 15th. You can always contact the Division of Taxation’s Hotline at (609) 292-6400 and/or stop by one of Taxation’s Offices – for walk in assistance. What happens if I make a mistake on my electronic return? The software that you use should prevent mathematical errors. However, if you need to file an amended return you will have to prepare a paper amended return. Where can I get more information? You can call
