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Last modified:  08/07/08
Online Services – Overview

Electronic Filing (E-filing)

EFile

The E-filing Program provides eligible taxpayers with a more convenient method to file tax returns, prepayments, reports and claims for refund (Motor Fuels Tax accounts only). The following options are available under the program:


Cigarette Tax Stamp Program

Licensed cigarette distributors can order and check on the status of their orders online. To use the system, you must be a registered stamp purchaser and have a valid e-mail account, user ID, and password.

Order Cigarette Stamps Online Now

Permit/License Verification

The Permit/License Verification system is available to help you determine if a:

  • Seller’s permit number included on a resale certificate is valid
  • Cigarette/tobacco license is valid
  • Vendor of covered electronic devices (CED’s) is registered to collect and remit the electronic waste fee.

Verify a Permit/License Now

 
Electronic Payment Options

1. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

With the EFT program, you can make your tax and fee payments electronically rather than by paper check. EFT payments can be initiated by telephone, PC software, or over the Internet. The following options are available under the program:

General EFT Information

2. Credit Card Payment

Discover Network, MasterCard, Visa and American Express

The Credit Card Payment Program allows you to use a credit card issued by American Express, Discover Network, MasterCard, or Visa to pay amounts due with returns, prepayments, and accounts receivable and audit liabilities. Credit card payments can be made by telephone and over the Internet. Payments for the following tax and fee programs can be made by credit card:

  • Sales and use tax
  • Excise tax
  • Environmental fees
  • Fuel Tax

Make a Credit Card Payment Over the Internet Now

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