Form Mo-1040 - Individual Income Tax Return - Long Form

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Electronic Filing Options for Federal and State E-File

- Missouri, in

cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), offers a joint federal and state filing of

individual income tax returns. There are two ways that you may e-file your federal and state

income tax returns:

1) You can electronically file your federal and state returns online from websites provided by approved

software providers. Many providers offer free filing if you meet certain conditions. A list of approved

providers can be found at

2) You can have a tax preparer (if approved by the IRS) electronically file your federal and state returns for you,

usually for a fee. A list of approved tax preparers can be found at

Benefits of Electronic Filing

Convenience: You can electronically file 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you electronically file DO NOT

mail a copy of your return.

Security: Your tax return information is encrypted and transmitted over secure lines to ensure

confidentiality.

Accuracy: Electronically filed returns have fewer errors than paper returns.

Direct Deposit: You can have your refund directly deposited into your bank account.

Proof of Filing: An acknowledgment is issued when your return is received and accepted.

Assistance with Preparing Your Tax Return

There are a large number of volunteer groups around Missouri providing tax assistance to elderly or lower

income taxpayers. To locate a volunteer group near you that offers return preparation assistance:

• Call 800-906-9887 or 888-227-7669,

• or visit: Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers.

You will find a larger volume of volunteer centers open during the filing season, which is typically January

through April.

2-D Barcode Returns

If you plan to file a paper return,

you should consider 2-D barcode filing. The software encodes all

your tax information into a 2-D barcode, which allows your return

to be processed with fewer errors compared to traditional paper returns. If you use software to prepare your

return, check our website for approved 2-D barcode software companies. Also, check out the Department’s

fill-in forms that calculate and have a 2-D barcode. You can have your refund directly deposited into your bank

account when you use the Department’s fill-in forms.

If your form has a 2-D barcode, mail your return to the Department of Revenue address as indicated below:

Refund returns: P.O. Box 3222, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3222

Refund returns claiming a property tax credit: P.O. Box 3385, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3385

Balance due returns: P.O. Box 3370, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3370

Balance due returns claiming a property tax credit: P.O. Box 3395, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3395

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