Yes, you can file an original Form 1040 series tax return electronically using any filing status. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer and more accurate than mailing your tax return because it’s transmitted electronically to the IRS computer systems.

How long is it taking the IRS to process electronic returns?

If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.

Do I need to mail anything after e-filing?

E-File Mailing Requirements If you e-file your return: If your return is accepted and you signed with a PIN, you’re done. You don’t need to mail anything else. If your return is accepted and you chose to use an IRS signature form (Form 8453-OL), you need to sign and mail this form.

Do you have to mail your tax return by the due date?

If you’re mailing your tax returns, you must be sure the IRS accepts that your return was sent by the due date. The IRS says that the date of the postmark is the date your return was “mailed,” but it also has some additional criteria: The envelope must be properly addressed. The mailing must have enough postage.

When does the IRS start accepting tax returns for 2018?

The IRS started accepting tax returns for the 2018 tax year on January 29, 2019.

When do you have to file your tax return on April 15?

If April 15 happens to fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, you have until midnight the next business day following April 15 to file. If you’re requesting an extension, you have to file Form 4868 by April 15. This will give you until Oct. 15 to file your return either by mail or e-filing

When do you get your tax refund if you did not file?

You may not have filed a tax return because your wages were below the filing requirement. But you can still file a return within three years of the filing deadline to get your refund. For information about your state tax refund check, contact your state revenue department.