Mississippi e-file Program for Individual Income Tax Returns

On-Line Filing

2009 Approved Providers For E-file

• Check the Status of Your Individual Income Tax Refund
• Direct deposit is available for e-file returns
• State Only Filing
• Mississippi E-File Handbook
• Tax Practitioners and Tax Preparers
• Software Developers
• Information for Software Providers

Returns are more accurate and refunds are much faster when you e-file.

Accuracy - Computer programs quickly catch mistakes before they become problems.

Acknowledgment - The Mississippi Tax Commission notifies your transmitter that your return has been received and accepted.

Refunds - If you file a complete and accurate return, your refund will be issued in seven to ten days.

Payment - File now, pay later option. Payment can be delayed until April 15.

Direct Deposit - Direct deposit of individual income tax refunds is only available for e-file returns.

Mississippi allows returns to be filed electronically two ways:

• By using a tax preparer that is approved in the Mississippi e-file Program, or
• On-line by using an approved on-line service provider

e-file via Tax Preparers

Electronic filing is available whether you prepare your own return or use a preparer. However, only a tax preparer or other company that is approved by the IRS for e-file can file your return electronically for you. An approved transmitter must sign your Form MS 8453, Mississippi State Declaration for Electronic Filing.