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

eFile supports several filing options:

• File state and federal returns together or separately
• File current, amended, or prior year returns (up to two years prior to current year)
• File application for extension

Some eFile providers offer the option to pay by bank draft.

• Pay when you eFile your return or extension
• Schedule your payment when you eFile your return
  • Tax due and extension payments can be scheduled up to 6 months in advance
• Estimated payments can be scheduled up to 12 months in advance
• Pay using the NCDOR website or by mail

• 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