Electronic Filing - Ohio Department Of Taxation

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My client qualifies for the resident or nonresident/part-year resident credit. Do I have to file the return

electronically?

Most software companies support a resident or nonresident/part-year resident electronic return. However, due to

the technology challenges of attaching PDF files to an electronic return and the limitations of legacy e-File, you

may file a paper return when you are required to attach a copy of another state‟s return or if your software com-

pany does not support these credits.

How can I comply with the mandate if my business is located in a rural area that doesn’t have internet

service?

The department understands that some businesses are located in areas that do not offer internet service. Other

areas may not offer a high speed internet service. Preparer‟s who cannot comply with the mandate due to limited

service may request to opt out of the mandate this year. Please complete and submit form

IT EF OPT

OUT.

My client is claiming a Pass-through entity credit. May I file electronically if my software does not sup-

port transmission of K-1 information?

You may file your clients' returns through the federal/state e-File portal if your software supports line 21b, regard-

less of the transmission of the K-1. If we don't receive the K-1 with the electronic return, we may contact your

client directly to verify the amount of Ohio income tax withheld on behalf of the shareholder.

If your software does not support the pass-through entity credit you may still file the return electronically via Ohio's

free electronic option, I-file. It is available on our website at tax.ohio.gov. If you so choose, you may file a paper

return instead of an electronic return without penalties.

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