1040 federal electronic filing information
Contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the IRS for more information.
Internal Revenue Service
Phone
: 866-255-0654Tax Refund Inquiries
: Where's My Refund?Electronic filing details
E-filing information | Details |
|---|---|
Grace period | 5 calendar days to e-file, or 10 calendar days to paper file. |
E-filing mandate | You'll need to e-file if you're preparing 11 or more returns. Complete Form 8944 with paper return to opt out. |
Return types accepted | 1040 and 1040-SR resident individual 1040NR, Nonresident 1040-SS, Self Employment 1040X, Amended Superseded Extension Estimate payments (only if made as electronic funds withdrawal payments with tax return or extension) |
Return types not accepted | Dual Status returns (1040 with 1040NR attachments) |
Accepts returns with these conditions | Refund Zero balance Balance due |
Direct deposit of refunds | Yes |
Accepted forms of payment | Electronic funds withdrawal (EFW) Check Credit card (if payment is set up through IRS.gov or an approved third-party vendor) |
Signature requirements | ERO retains 8879 for 3 years. PIN is allowed as signature. |
Drivers license requirements | The IRS recommends including drivers license information to help prevent identity theft and fraudulent filing. |
Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | None |
