Why is electronic filing or the use of software that produces 2-D barcodes being made mandatory for tax preparers?
By making electronic filing or 2-D bar codes mandatory, the state can significantly reduce the cost of processing tax returns. The legislation requiring electronic filing or the use of the 2-D barcodes on paper returns accomplishes the following important goals: • The processing time for returns is reduced significantly; • The cost of processing tax returns is greatly reduced; and • Taxpayers can get their refunds faster. Filing electronically provides the greatest benefits and is encouraged over other methods. However, filing with 2-D bar codes also provides benefits not realized on regular paper returns. The legislation, therefore, enables the Tax Commission to improve the delivery of services to the citizens of Utah, while reducing the cost of those services through added efficiency.
By making electronic filing or 2-D bar codes mandatory, the state can significantly reduce the cost of processing tax returns. The legislation requiring electronic filing, or the use of the 2-D barcodes on paper returns, accomplishes the following important goals: • The processing time for returns is reduced significantly; • The cost of processing tax returns is greatly reduced; and • Taxpayers can get their refunds faster. Filing electronically provides the greatest benefits and is encouraged over other methods. However, filing with 2-D bar codes also provides benefits not realized on regular paper returns. The legislation, therefore, enables the Tax Commission to improve the delivery of services to the citizens of Utah, while reducing the cost of those services through added efficiency.
