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Note that the there is now what we call the e-file where Federal/State taxes can be filed electronically or online. The IRS and the state tax administration agencies have combined efforts to enable taxpayers to file their taxes online. It can be done through tax professionals and in most states, conveniently filing it through your computer at home. Note that the following states participate in the Federal/State e-file:
• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
At the same time free e-file is provided for taxpayers who have a gross income of $52,000 or less.
This Federal/State e-file allows electronic filing for both the Federal and State income tax returns in one filing. They make use of a software program which places data for Federal and State returns in separate packets but in one envelope when transmitted to the IRS. IRS receives it for the state and in turn forwards it to the state for processing the electronic return.
The benefits of electronic file state taxes are as follows:
• Faster receipt of refund
• Faster processing
• More accurate
• Convenience
• You retain proof of filing
Now, if you’d like to file state taxes directly, you have two options. You can hire a tax professional to complete your tax return forms or you can do it on your own using a tax software program or manually filling up your tax forms.
The problem with completing your own tax form is that you may not be fully aware of the possible deductions and credits that you can claim in your state. Various states have different laws and rates and such a tax professional will be the best resource to find out about it. Tax professionals not only help you file your tax forms. They also help in finding deductions and credits because they are knowledgeable about the tax laws that pertain to your state. They help you in maximizing your tax returns for just around $100 to $150 fee for their service.
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