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Why a New Publication 1345?
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Must Read
Publications for Individual Income Tax Returns
          Safeguarding IRS e-file
                New IRS e-file Security and Privacy Standards               
          "Returns Filed" Using IRS e-file
                Returns Not Eligible for IRS e-file
               Submitting a Timely Filed Electronic Tax Return 
          Federal/State e-file

Electronic Return Origination
          Obtaining, Handling and Processing Return Information from Taxpayers
               Safeguarding IRS e-file From Fraud and Abuse
               Verifying Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) (updated 7/28/2011)
               Be Aware of Non-Standard Information Documents
               Be Careful With Addresses
               Avoiding Refund Delays   
          Refund Returns
               Direct Deposits of Refunds
          Balance Due Returns
               Electronic Funds Withdrawal
               Credit or Debit Card Payments
               Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
               Pay by Check
               Installment Agreement Requests
          Signing an Electronic Tax Return
               Electronic Signature Methods
               IRS e-file Signature Authorization
               Electronic Signatures for EROs
          Submitting the Electronic Return to the IRS
               Submission of Paper Documents to the IRS  (updated 1/24/2011)
          ERO Duties After Submitting the Return to the IRS
               Recordkeeping and Documentation Requirements
               Providing Information to the Taxpayer
               Acknowledgements of Transmitted Return Data
               Resubmission of Rejected Tax Returns
               Advising Taxpayers About Refund Inquiries
               Refund Delays
               Refund Offsets 
          Other EROs
               IRS Sponsored Programs
               Employers Offering IRS e-file as an Employee Benefit
 
Transmission
          Requirements (Updated 1/24/2011)
               Additional Requirements for Transmitters Participating in Online Filing
          Electronic Postmark
          Transmitting for Federal/State e-file

Other Authorized IRS e-file Provider Activities
          Intermediate Service Providers     (updated 7/28/2011)
               Additional Requirements for Intermediate Service Providers Participating in Online Filing 
          Software Developers (updated7/28/2011)
               Additional Requirements for Software Developers Participating in Online Filing

IRS e-file Rules and Requirements
          Financial Products
               RALs and Other Financial Products
               Fee Restrictions
          Advertising Standards
               Disclosure of Tax Return Information
          Penalty Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers (updated 11/9/2011) 

IRS e-file Glossary (Updated 1/24/2011) 

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