E-Filing With a Tax Preparer

If you use a professional tax preparer to complete your tax returns, you can ask the preparer to electronically file BOTH your state and federal returns. This will assure the greatest accuracy of filing, speed any refund you have coming, and provide you with a receipt for filing.

• Find an e-file provider
• How does it work?
• Owe tax?
• Refund
• Get acknowledgement

Find an E-File Provider

The IRS provides a search engine to help you locate the nearest authorized e-file provider. Just enter your home or work ZIP Code, and you'll get a list of nearby e-file providers. Click here for this service.

How Does It Work?

The electronic filing software zips your return information in separate packets. These packets are transmitted to the IRS in one taxpayer "envelope." The IRS functions as an electronic post office for the participating states, which receive and process the state electronic "envelopes." You do not send a paper copy of your return to the IRS or the Utah State Tax Commission.

Owe Tax?

If you owe tax, you can still e-file early and pay any balance due postmarked by April 15. Just choose the payment method that works best for you:

1. Pay your taxes on the Internet with your credit card or an electronic check by using PaymentExpress, our electronic payment portal. There is a convenience fee for using this service, as follows:
   1. $1.00 (regardless of the amount paid) if you choose the electronic check option;
   2. If you use your credit card, the fee varies depending on the amount paid.
2. Mail your payment with a payment coupon, Form TC-547, Individual Income Tax Return Payment Coupon. Complete the payment coupon and write your social security number and the tax year on the check or money order. Mail your payment and coupon to the address below, postmarked by midnight, April 15, 2008.

Utah State Tax Commission
210 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84134-0266

Refund

If you are entitled to a refund, it can be electronically deposited in your bank or credit union account.

Get Acknowledgement

IRS and Utah will acknowledge receipt of your return within 48 hours of submitting your electronic return.