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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 web sites 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

individual/.

Benefits of Electronic Filing

Convenience: You can electronically file 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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

confidentiality.

Accuracy: Electronic filed returns have up to 13 percent 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.

Visit our web site at individual

In addition to electronic filing information found on our web site, you can:

• Use our fill-in forms that calculate

• Pay your taxes online

• Download Missouri and federal tax forms

• Get the status of your refund or balance due

• Get answers to frequently asked questions

• Get a copy of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights

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 web site 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, the REFUND returns should be mailed to:

Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 3385, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3385 and returns with a balance due should

be mailed to: Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 3395, Jefferson City, MO 65105-3395.

Federal Privacy Notice

The Federal Privacy Act requires the Missouri Department of Revenue (Department) to inform taxpayers of the Department’s legal authority for requesting identifying information, including

social security numbers, and to explain why the information is needed and how the information will be used.

Chapter 143 of the Missouri Revised Statutes authorizes the Department to request information necessary to carry out the tax laws of the state of Missouri. Federal law 42 U.S.C. Section 405

(c)(2)(C) authorizes the states to require taxpayers to provide social security numbers.

The Department uses your social security number to identify you and process your tax returns and other documents, to determine and collect the correct amount of tax, to ensure you are

complying with the tax laws, and to exchange tax information with the Internal Revenue Service, other states, and the Multistate Tax Commission (Chapters 32 and 143, RSMo). In addition,

statutorily provided non-tax uses are: (1) to provide information to the Department of Higher Education with respect to applicants for financial assistance under Chapter 173, RSMo and (2)

to offset refunds against amounts due to a state agency by a person or entity (Chapter 143, RSMo). Information furnished to other agencies or persons shall be used solely for the purpose of

administering tax laws or the specific laws administered by the person having the statutory right to obtain it [as indicated above]. In addition, information may be disclosed to the public

regarding the name of a tax credit recipient and the amount issued to such recipient (Chapter 135, RSMo). (For the Department’s authority to prescribe forms and to require furnishing of

social security numbers, see Chapters 135, 143, and 144, RSMo.)

You are required to provide your social security number on your tax return. Failure to provide your social security number or providing a false social security number may result in criminal

action against you.

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