Maine FastFile (1040 E-File)

GET YOUR REFUND FAST!

Maine 's FastFile methods are the quickest and most accurate way of filing your income tax return. FastFile saves taxpayers money because FastFile returns are less expensive to process than paper returns.

E-File is a convenient and accurate way to file your Maine Individual Income Tax return.

File using a participating preparer, purchase commercial software or a commercial web site. Most of these options offer direct deposit of your refund, electronic funds withdrawal for a balance due return and even delayed debit.

Additionally, you or your preparer will receive verification that your return has been accepted.

The following returns are not allowed to file using E-File:

• returns with a power of attorney currently in effect for the refund to be sent to a third party
• returns claiming any Maine Schedule A credits, other than "Credit for the Elderly," "Child & Dependent Care Credit," "Earned Income Tax Credit," "Forest Management Planning Credit," "Maine Seed Capital Credit," "Credit for Income Tax Paid to Other Jurisdictions" and "Maine Minimum Tax Credit"
• amended or corrected returns
• returns for tax years other than 2011