TaxExpress – Online Filing System

• Who can use TaxExpress?
• What is TaxExpress?
• What's New for 2008?
• How do I use TaxExpress?
• What if I Owe Taxes?
• Detailed TaxExpress Instructions

Note: TaxExpress will be available until October 15, 2009

Who can use TaxExpress?

TaxExpress is designed for the most frequent tax situations. You can use TaxExpress if ALL the following statements are true:

• Your federal adjusted gross income is $100,000 or less;
• You were a Utah resident for the entire year;
• You claim the federal standard deduction (you're not itemizing deductions);
• You do not claim any Utah tax credits, such as At-Home Parent credit;
• You do not claim other deductions from income;
• You are not filing an amended Utah return;
• You have ten (10) or fewer W-2 and 1099 forms showing Utah income and withholding. (If you have out-of-state withholding, you cannot use TaxExpress.)
• You do not claim a credit for taxes paid to another state;
• You filed a 2007 Utah resident return.

Filing with TaxExpress may cause you to have a higher tax liability if:

• You (or your spouse) were a nonresident or a part-year Utah resident; or
• You (or your spouse) are under age 65 and qualify for the Retirement Credit.

What is TaxExpress?

TaxExpress offers an easy way to file your Utah income tax return online. You can file using your own computer at a time convenient to you – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Benefits of TaxExpress

• TaxExpress is free to use; it does all the calculations for you and allows you to print a copy of your return.
• Refunds through the TaxExpress system are generally faster than filing paper returns, usually arriving in days rather than weeks. You can also have your refund deposited directly into your savings or checking account.
• TaxExpress is convenient even if you owe taxes. Just choose the payment method that works best for you.
• No need to send in your return or your W-2s – just keep them for your records.
• TaxExpress is safe and secure.

What's New for 2008?

Click here for information that might affect your income tax.

How do I use TaxExpress?

TaxExpress is easy to use. Simply enter information from your completed federal return and withholding forms (W-2s and 1099s) when prompted. TaxExpress then calculates your Utah tax for you.

"Instruction" buttons on each screen guide you through every step with useful tips and information.

Follow the steps below to use TaxExpress:

1. Complete your 2008 federal income tax return. You will need information from your federal return to complete your Utah return.
2. Have your 2007 Utah income tax return available. You will be asked to enter the federal adjusted gross income shown on that return. If you did not file a Utah return last year, you cannot use TaxExpress.
3. Have your W-2s from all employers and 1099 forms available.
4. Access TaxExpress at taxexpress.utah.gov beginning January 11, 2009.
5. Print a copy of your return to keep with your records when you are done.

Do not send a copy of this return to the Tax Commission.

What if I owe taxes?

TaxExpress is convenient even if you owe taxes. Choose one of these payment methods:

1. Payment Express – Pay with your credit card (American Express, MasterCard or Discover) or an electronic check; or
2. Mail your payment with a coupon printed from TaxExpress.