1040 Kentucky electronic filing information
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Kentucky Department of Revenue - E-Commerce Branch
501 High St, Station 22
Frankfort, KY 40601-2103
Email:
sikitia.snow@ky.govPhone:
502-564-5370, option 2 Tax Refund Inquiries:
502-564-1600 State electronic filing details
E-filing information | Details |
|---|---|
Grace period | 5 calendar days |
E-filing mandate | You must e-file if you are preparing more than 10 returns (following the IRS). File Form 8948-K to opt out. |
Accepts state-only filings | Yes. Attach the federal XML created for this State (Default). Only Federal e-file validation errors have to be cleared. E-file Reject Diagnostics do not have to be cleared. |
Return types accepted | Resident Part-year resident Nonresident Amended Estimate payments Extension Louisville/Jefferson County |
Return types not accepted | Lexington/Fayette County Occupational License Fee return (Form OL-S) |
Accepts returns with these conditions | Refund Zero balance Balance due |
Direct deposit of refunds | Yes, when you are filing Form 725 or resident Form 740. No, when are you filing non-resident or part-year resident Form 740-NP. |
Accepted forms of payment | Direct debit (EFW) Credit card Online ePayment |
Signature requirements | ERO retains 8879-K for 3 years, or completes federal Form 8879. |
Drivers license requirements | Optional for state return. Required for Louisville. |
Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | See KY-1345 Handbook for Electronic filers. |
