Free Utah Request to Elect-out of Electronic and 2-D Bar Code Filing, TC-831 - Utah

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Request to Elect-out of Electronic and 2-D Bar Code Filing

An Important Message to Utah Taxpayers Tax preparers are required to file Utah individual income tax returns electronically or use 2-D bar code technology on returns they prepare. By filing electronically or using 2-D bar code technology, the taxpayer receives the following benefits.

Faster processing · These returns are processed faster than other returns. Quicker refunds · Taxpayers who file electronically generally receive their refund within two weeks. · Taxpayers who file using 2-D bar code technology generally receive their refund within three weeks. · Taxpayers who file the regular paper return, receive their refund within six to eight weeks. · Using direct deposit can speed up the refund even more. More accurate returns · Electronically filed returns are checked and corrected before submitting. · 2-D bar code returns are scanned electronically, reducing transcription errors. · Paper returns must be handled and checked manually. The Utah State Tax Commission strongly urges you to allow your preparer to electronically file your return or use 2-D bar code technology if preparing a paper return. However, if you do not want your return filed by one of these methods, you can elect out by completing Part 1 of this form and giving it to your tax return preparer. The preparer will retain this form in the event of an audit by the Tax Commission.
Part 1 - Taxpayer Information Taxpayer's full name (first, middle initial, last)

Social Security number

Spouse's full name (first, middle initial, last) Address

Social Security number

Telephone number

City

State

Zip code

Reason for taxpayer objection to filing electronically or using bar code technology

Taxpayer's signature Spouse's signature

Date signed Date signed

Part 2 - Tax Preparer Information Preparer's name

Social Security number or PTIN

Preparer's signature

Date signed

Firm name (if applicable)

EIN

Firm address

Telephone number

City

State

Zip code

Tax preparers are required to retain this completed form in their files along with a copy of the taxpayer's paper return. Do not mail this form to the Utah State Tax Commission

TC-831 Rev. 7/05