Bend, OR – According to the state officials, E-filing is the fastest way for a taxpayer to get their refund.
On average, taxpayers who e-file their returns and request their refund via direct deposit receive their refund two weeks sooner than those who file paper returns and request paper refund checks.
Free fillable forms and Direct File Oregon – Oregon Free Fillable Forms performs basic calculations and is ideal for taxpayers who don’t need help preparing their returns and want the convenience of filing electronically. The IRS offers a similar option for filing federal taxes electronically.
The department is also offering Direct File Oregon, which allows taxpayers to file their Form OR-40 through Revenue Online. Direct File Oregon is not currently linked with the IRS Direct File. Taxpayers will need to file a separate federal return with the IRS before filing an Oregon return with Direct File Oregon through Revenue Online.
Free electronic filing options – Free guided tax preparation is available from several companies for taxpayers that meet income requirements. Using links from the department’s website ensures that both taxpayers’ federal and state return will be filed for free.
Free help filing Oregon tax returns – The department also announced the availability of free assistance in filing a return through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCA) and other community organizations.
