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1040 Kentucky electronic filing 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.gov

Phone:
502-564-5370, option 2

Tax Refund Inquiries:
502-564-1600

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.
Return types accepted	Resident Part-year resident Nonresident Amended Estimate payments Extension Single Member LLC returns 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.