What is TeleFile?
TeleFile is an interactive computer program that calculates your taxes and begins the electronic filing process over the phone. IRS automatically sends a special TeleFile package to those who may be eligible to use it. Only those receiving the package can use TeleFile. This year, many taxpayers who filed Form 1040EZ, Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents, or by TeleFile last year will receive a special TeleFile tax package that allows them to file their taxes electronically by phone. TeleFile is easy, fast, and free. It's available 24 hours a day, with nothing to mail in. TeleFile is a great way for students to file their tax returns. Refer to Tax Topic 255, TeleFile, for more information.
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Can I TeleFile or e-file if I am deducting student loan interest?
You cannot use TeleFile if you are claiming the student loan interest deduction. However, you can e-file by personal computer or by filing through an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. To learn more, refer to our Electronic Services information. For general information about TeleFile or e-file, refer to Tax Topic 255, TeleFile, or Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
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Where can I get a TeleFile form?
If you file a paper tax return for the current year and qualify to TeleFile, the IRS should send you a PIN number the following year in order to TeleFile. Those eligible for TeleFile should receive a TeleFile tax package in the mail by January 20th. If you did not receive a TeleFile tax package, you can still receive all the benefits that IRS e-file has to offer by using a personal computer or filing through an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. To learn more, refer to our Electronic Services information. For general information about TeleFile or e-file, refer to Tax Topic 255, TeleFile, or Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
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I have not received a TeleFile tax package. Is there a way I can order this form?
Unfortunately, you cannot order a TeleFile tax package. If you file a paper tax return for the current year and qualify to TeleFile, the IRS should send you a PIN number the following year in order to TeleFile. Also, consider IRS e-file using a personal computer or filing through an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. To learn more, refer to our Electronic Services information. For general information about TeleFile or e-file, refer to Tax Topic 255, TeleFile, or Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
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I received a Form 1099-MISC as well as some W-2s. Can I still use TeleFile?
If you received other income such as nonemployee compensation that must be reported on Form 1040 or supporting schedules, you cannot use TeleFile. However, consider IRS e-file using a personal computer or filing through an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. To learn more, refer to our Electronic Services information. For general information about TeleFile or e-file, refer to Tax Topic 255, TeleFile, or Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
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I don't owe taxes. Can I file using TeleFile after April 15th?
Yes, you can TeleFile until August 15th. If August 15th falls on a weekend or federal holiday, you have until midnight of the following business day to submit your return. For general information about TeleFile, refer to Tax Topic 255, TeleFile.
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