2/3/2009
CHARLESTON, W.V.—Did you know 60% of West Virginia Personal Income Tax returns are e-filed? It is the most accurate way to file with error rates considerably less than paper which translates into faster processing and a faster refund in your hand.
Easily file your 2008 West Virginia personal income tax return electronically with the West Virginia State Tax Department. For some taxpayers, e-filing is FREE! Taxpayers who e-file receive fast, accurate, and secure service. By filing electronically, taxpayers receive their refunds faster than those taxpayers who are due a refund and file paper returns.
Refunds can be directly deposited into your bank account in as little as 10 working days for correct e-filed returns. Correct paper filed returns can take up to 7 weeks before a taxpayer receives a refund check.
E-filing can improve accuracy for those taxpayers with balances due to the state of West Virginia. In addition, while no payment is due until April 15, 2009, e-filing allows taxpayers to pay their debt by check, direct debit, or credit card. By choosing the free direct debit for balance due returns, taxpayers can select any withdrawal date up to the due date. That means the taxpayer chooses exactly when the balance due is paid to the state as long as the date is no later than April 15, 2009.
To avoid processing delays, e-filers who claim Tax Credit Schedules such as Schedule E, Non Family Adoption, Neighborhood Investment Program Credit, etc., should fax the completed Schedules to the e-file office at (304) 558-1150 immediately following the return transmission.
In order to avoid discrepancies, taxpayers that e-file should verify the amount of estimated payments or carry forward credits claimed on their returns prior to transmission of the return. Taxpayers may do so by calling the Taxpayer Services Division at (304) 558-3333 or 1-800-982-8297.
West Virginia has continued an agreement with Free File Alliance member companies. This alliance enables qualified West Virginia taxpayers’ free online filing services. Each Free File Alliance member sets taxpayer eligibility requirements for its program. Learn if you qualify for free e-filing by visiting the Free Income Tax e-file section on the West Virginia State Tax Department website.
You can e-file today! Learn more about e-filing and other personal income tax tips by visiting www.wvtax.gov.
Contact Information
Kimberly Osborne
304-558-0211