E-File
A quick, easy, smart way to get your taxes where you want them to be --- Done!
Frequently Asked E-File Questions
What is an Authorized IRS e-file Provider?
An Authorized IRS e-file Provider is a tax professional or firm accepted into the IRS electronic filing program. One type of Authorized IRS e-file Provider is an Electronic Return Originator (ERO). An ERO is a person or Firm such as David E. Gardner ,CPA ,that taxpayers entrust with tax information for the purpose of filing income tax returns electronically to the IRS.

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What do I gain by using IRS e-file?
Accuracy! Security! Electronic Signatures! Proof of Acceptance! Fast Refunds with Direct Deposit! Electronic Payment Options! Federal/State e-file!Only IRS e-file offers these advantages.
Do I really get my refund faster?
With IRS e-file, you get it back in half the time. It's even faster and safer if you have your refund deposited directly to your bank account. Ask our Firm for the estimated date of deposit. For more information about Direct Deposit, go to the Financial Management Service (FMS) web site, http://www.fms.treas.gov/eft/.
Is there a fee for IRS e-file?
The IRS does not charge a fee for e-filing. Our Firm will be glad to explain our fees for tax preparation and e-filing. However, these fees are not based on any figures from your tax return.
If I owe, how do I pay my taxes electronically?
You can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal from your checking or savings account at the time your Tax Year 2006 Form 1040 series individual tax return is electronically prepared.You can also pay by credit card or use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.
If my return is electronic, how do I sign it?
The most convenient way for you to sign your electronic return is to use a self-selected Personal Identification Number (PIN). It's completely paperless! You have two methods of electronic signatures to choose from: Self-Select PIN method or Practitioner PIN method. With both methods the taxpayer selects the PIN. If you do not choose to use a PIN, you simply sign a signature document, Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Return. If your return contains an attachment required to be submitted to IRS, you must use Form 8453.
What is the Self-Select PIN method?
The Self-Select PIN method allows you to personally sign your electronic tax return using a five-digit number. The Self-Select PIN method serves as your signature and actually takes the place of Form 8453. Taxpayers can either sign their own return electronically or authorize our Firm to sign the return with their (taxpayer's) PIN. The process includes self-selecting a five-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) and entering your Adjusted Gross Income from your prior year (TY2002) originally filed income tax return. [This amount is not the amount from an amended tax return (Form 1040X), a corrected amount from a math error notice, or a changed amount from IRS]. The AGI is on Line 35 of Form 1040, Line 21 of Form 1040A, Line 4 of Form 1040EZ or Line I of the TeleFile Tax Record. You should ensure your Date of Birth is accurate and matches the informationin Social Security Administration's (SSA) files prior to e-filing by checking your SSA statement entitled, Your Social Security Statement. Since tax preparation software packages may vary, consult your particular package for more details. For more detailed information on qualifications and required taxpayer information on the Self-Select PIN Method or on IRS e-file, please visit the IRS web site at www.irs.gov/efile.
How do I know that the IRS really has my return?
The IRS notifies our Firm within 48 hours of transmission that your return information was received. If the IRS detects any errors, it sends a message back to us indicating the error. The error is corrected and the return is retransmitted to the IRS.
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David E. Gardner, CPA
113 E. Wilson
P.O. Box 629
Broadus, MT 59317
Phone: 1-406-436-2583
Toll-Free: 1-888-775-0128
Fax: 1-406-436-2922