MAILING A TAX RETURN:
If you must mail your Tax Return, I will advise to staple information with its appropriate form. In addition, consider mailing your tax Returns with a proof of receipt service. Lastly, keep DUPLICATE of ALL the documents and forms that you are sending to the IRS. and/or any other Taxing Jurisdiction.
Having said the above, the IRS goal is to have ALL returns filed electronically, unless there is a justified exception not to.
In addition:
1. The IRS has a SERIOUS BACKLONG (6 months to a year) and will take a very long time to process a paper-filed Tax Return.
2. It is safer to make electronic payments , either using the tax software or directly on the IRS Website as compared to disclosing all your financial information through a check.
3. It is safer to transmit electronically your Personal Identifying Information rather than send it through the mail.
4. When mailing your Tax Return, you may forget to include a form which could reset the clock in terms of your Tax Return being processed.
In summary, it is more beneficial and advisable, when possible, to File your Tax Returns Electronically rather than mailing them.
One last comment. There are some states whose e-file requirements are even more strict that that of the IRS. For example, NY State:
E-file requirement for individual taxpayers
Who must e-file
You're required to electronically file your return if you meet all three of the following conditions:
- you use software to prepare your own personal income tax return; and
- your software supports the electronic filing of your return; and
- you have broadband Internet access.
E-file requirement for individual NY Taxpayers
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