Why should taxpayers e-file?
• Taxpayers get a quick tax refund, normally within seven days, if they choose direct deposit. If taxpayers mail their tax return in January or February, they generally get their refund in a couple of weeks. However, if they wait until late March or April to file, they can expect to wait six to eight weeks for their refund. • It’s safe, accurate, and fast. e-filed tax returns have fewer errors, which means taxpayers are less likely to hear from us later. • We send a confirmation to taxpayers almost immediately when we receive their tax return. • It’s free if taxpayers use CalFile or ReadyReturn. And, some commercial software companies offer free e-file to selected customers. • It reduces the cost of government. Besides CalFile, many e-file software packages can help ease the tax filing process. The programs walk taxpayers through a virtual tax interview and prompt them to take advantage of relevant tax credits. Our website provides links to many software vendors. Taxpayers can e-file f
