The programs previous name was the Large Employer Electronic Filing Program. A. Organizations have two options when deciding to offer electronic filing. The most popular option is to choose a professional electronic filing vendor or a service bureau who will file the tax returns for them. A. Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and Schedules A and B are accepted. For the employer, the cost is minimal.
Most employers use their existing equipment.
Also, hardware and software are tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. There is usually no cost to the employee. From 15 minutes to an hour per tax return depending on its complexity. Also, there may be a wait for available assistors. A. Taxpayers can elect to receive their refund via a paper check or through Direct Deposit.