So far this year 220,000 people have used Telefile to turn in their taxes. Another 4,000 have used the PC filing system, and 46,000 have filed electronically through their tax preparers. When the system was opened four years ago, only the state's short form was accepted. Other new features in the world of electronic tax filing this year include a free CD-ROM from the DOR that contains all tax forms. Despite the conveniences now offered through electronic filing, Adams estimates that two-thirds of the state's 3 million taxpayers wait until two weeks before the deadline to file.
Most people qualify.
State refunds arrive in four days. Federal returns are accepted or rejected within 48 hours, with refunds in two weeks for a paper check, three weeks for direct deposit. Done by individual tax filer, or tax preparer. Some filers not eligible. Refunds arrive in four days.