eFile for Businesses

File using competitively priced software.  eFile for business is available for current, amended, and prior year returns and payments.

Choose your tax type (below) to view a list of approved eFile software products. Be sure the eFile software provider and product that you select supports the forms you want to file and/or pay.

Corporate Income and Franchise

Partnership

What is eFile?

• An electronic method of filing and paying federal and state taxes using NCDOR-approved, commercial tax preparation software
• A partnership program offered by the IRS (federal), NCDOR (state), and participating software providers
• Frequently referred to as MeF (Modernized Electronic Filing)

Filing your taxes

• eFile supports several filing options:
  • File state and federal returns together or separately
  • Current, amended, or prior years (up to two years prior to current year)
  • Application for extension
  • Estimated income tax, with the exception of taxed Partnerships and S-Corporations

Paying your taxes

• Some eFile providers offer payment options to
  • Pay by bank draft
  • Pay when you eFile your return, or
  • Schedule your payment when you eFile your return
    • tax due payments can be scheduled up until the due date of the return
    • extension payments can be scheduled up to 6 months in advance
    • estimated payments can be scheduled up to 12 months in advance
• You can also pay using the NCDOR website or by mail. 

Choosing your refund options

• Credit of overpayment as an estimated income tax payment for the next year
• Contribution to NC Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund
• Contribution to NC Education Endowment Fund
• Receipt of a paper refund check

Want more information?

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