(2010 earnings)

* The IRS does not guarantee a specific date that a refund will be deposited into a taxpayer’s financial institution account or when it will be mailed.

* The IRS does not guarantee a specific date that a refund will be deposited into a taxpayer’s financial institution account or when it will be mailed.

Refund Inquiries

You can check the status of your refund 72 hours after IRS acknowledges receipt of your e-filed return. For the fastest information call 1-800-829-1954 or 1-800-829-4477.

Based on the date your return was accepted by the IRS, the earliest your refund will be direct deposited or mailed is shown on the chart above. This is a projected date based on normal processing. On the Wednesday prior to the projected date, you can go to www.irs.gov and click on Where’s my refund? to get any changes to the projected date.

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Note: If your state has not begun processing, you can file your federal return now and come back to finish your state at a later time (*Except AR, HI and OK).

State Availability dates

Alabama – Available Now
Alaska – No State Tax
Arizona – Available Now
Arkansas – Available Now
California – Available Now
Colorado – Available Now
Connecticut – Available Now
Delaware – Available Now
District of Columbia – Available Now
Florida – No State Tax
Georgia – Available Now
Hawaii – Available Now
Idaho – Available Now
Illinois – Available Now
Indiana – Available Now
Iowa – Available Now
Kansas – Available Now
Kentucky – Available Now
Louisiana – Available Now
Maine – Available Now
Maryland – Available Now
Massachusetts – Available Now
Michigan – Available Now
Minnesota – Available Now
Mississippi – Available Now
Missouri – Available Now
Montana – Available Now
Nebraska – Available Now
Nevada – No State Tax
New Hampshire – Available Now
New Jersey – Available Now
New Mexico – Available Now
New York – Available Now
North Carolina – Available Now
North Dakota – Available Now
Ohio – Available Now
Oklahoma – Available Now
Oregon – Available Now
Pennsylvania – Available Now
Rhode Island – Available Now
South Carolina – Available Now
South Dakota – No State Tax
Tennessee – Available Now
Texas – No State Tax
Utah – Available Now
Vermont – Available Now
Virginia – Available Now
Washington – No State Tax
West Virginia – Available Now
Wisconsin – Available Now
Wyoming – No State Tax

Question: What is IRS efile?
Answer: IRS e-file is an electronic tax-filing service available to individuals. It is the fastest way to file taxes – and get your refund in half the usual time.

Question: What do I gain by using IRS efile?
Answer: Fast electronic filing. Fast proof of acceptance. Fast refunds. Peace of mind. Security. Your tax preparer transmits your tax return from their computers to the IRS. Click. Zip. Your return is in. Within 48 hours the IRS sends them proof that it has been accepted. Only IRS e-file offers this advantage.

Question: How accurate is IRS efile?
Answer: It is virtually error-proof. IRS e-file is so accurate it greatly reduces the chance that you’ll get “one of those letters” from the IRS.

Question: What about my signature?
Answer: You simply sign the signature document, form 8453, and we take care of the rest.

Question: Do I really get my refund faster if I efile my tax return?
Answer: With IRS e-file, you’ll get it back in half the usual time. It’s even faster if you have your refund directly deposited to your bank account.

Question: What If I owe a balance due? Why should I want the speed of efile?
Answer: You can file now, pay later, and beat the last-minute rush. No matter when we e-file your tax return, you don’t have to pay what you owe until later as late as April 15. In the meantime, you have a fast, electronic proof of acceptance from the IRS.

Question: Where else can I get additional information about IRS efile?
Answer: Visit the IRS website at www.irs.ustreas.gov or in you tax booklet.

Question: Is there a fee for IRS efile?
Answer: Your tax preparer will be glad to explain the fees for tax preparation and efiling. These fees are not based on any figures from your tax return. The IRS does not charge a fee for e-filing.

Question: Can I efile my state tax return with a Federal return?
Answer: In most cases, yes. Ask your tax preparer about this service.

Question: How do I pay when I choose IRS efile?
Answer: You have new choices this year. You can authorize a direct transfer from your checking or savings account as part of your return. With this option you can delay when the money comes out of your account until later-as late as April 15. You can also pay by phone using a credit card by dialing 1-888-2-PAY-TAX and entering a jurisdiction code of 1040. You can still pay by check or money order.

Question: If I choose the direct transfer option and delay payment, can I be sure the money won’t be withdrawn sooner?
Answer: Money will not be withdrawn from your account before the date you specify. However, if you designate a weekend or bank holiday, the payment will not be withdrawn until the next business day because the U.S. Treasury can settle payments only on business days

Question: What confirmation of payment will I receive?
Answer: Your confirmation will be your bank statement and your copy of your electronically filed tax return which includes your direct transfer authorization.

Question: Can I make my payment on or after April 15?
Answer: You can designate the payment to be made up to and including April 15, but not after that date. Your payment will be considered timely if your electronic tax return is transmitted and accepted on or before April 15. Note: some transactions may take a day or two longer, due to circumstances beyond the control of the IRS. Therefore, we suggest that all payments be scheduled for transaction at least two business days before April 15.

Question: What if later I want to cancel or change my designated payment date?
Answer: Once you efile your tax return and it is accepted by the IRS, you cannot change your designated payment date. If you need to change the date, your only option is to cancel the transaction and send a check for the correct amount. You may cancel a payment ONLY if Treasury receives cancellation instructions by the morning of the business day prior to the day that you designated as your payment date. The cancellation must be authorized by you or by a person with access to your Taxpayer identification Number (TIN), payment amount, and bank account number. Please call 1-888353-4537 toll-free if you need to cancel a payment.

Question: Can I make partial payments?
Answer: You can make a payment for less than the balance due amount on your tax return. However, you are responsible for paying the remaining balance due by April 15 or you will be subject to late payment penalties and interest. If you cannot pay in full by April 15, you should file form 9465, Installment Agreement Request. An approved Installment Agreement allows you to make a predetermined series of partial payments after April 15 and includes interest charges since these payments are considered late.

Question: If I do not choose to pay electronically when I file my electronic tax return, can my tax preparer initiate an electronic payment for me at a later date?
Answer: No. An electronic payment is initiated only at the time an electronic tax return is filed.

Question: If I give the IRS access to my bank account number, what else can they do?
Answer: Nothing. The IRS will use your direct transfer authorization ONLY for this one payment – to deduct the amount you designated at the time that you filed your electronic tax return.

Step 1 – Get all your tax information together! – You’ll save time and won’t have to stop in the middle of preparing your current year tax return to find a missing document.

Here is what you will need :

• Social Security numbers for yourself, your spouse, and any dependents.
• Forms W-2 from all employers are required for yourself and your spouse.
• Forms 1099 for Dividends, Retirement, or other income, or any Forms 1099 with Income Tax Withholding.
• Receipts for expenses for Itemized Deductions (Schedule A).
• Receipts and records for other income or expenses.
• Bank Account numbers (for a fast refund, or to pay electronically).
• Prior year Adjusted Gross Income amount or prior year PIN if using a Self-Select PIN as your signature.
• Complete information on what records you need, and how long to keep your records.

Step 2 – Choose the method of e-filing that works for you:

• Tax Professional
• Personal Computer

Step 3 – e-file it!

Paid Preparer – If using a Tax Preparer, be sure to take all your information with you, and don’t forget to ask for IRS e-file!
Personal Computer – Those filing taxes online, just answer the simple questions in our tax preparation software here at Da Kine Taxes, and the software will do the rest for you. For faster refunds, or to pay when YOU want to, have your bank account number handy.

Relax. You’re done. Now SHARE – tell a family member or friend IRS e-file is the smart way to electronically file their federal and state income tax returns!