Record Number of Pennsylvania Taxpayers File Electronically

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 3.5 million taxpayers, or about 66 percent of all individual taxpayers, filed 2009 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns electronically this year, setting a new record for electronic filing.

"Pennsylvanians who file income taxes electronically do themselves and the state a great service," said Secretary of Revenue C. Daniel Hassell, who noted the state has received 4 percent more tax returns electronically so far this year compared to the total number of returns filed last year. "Individuals who file electronically get their refunds faster; while state government saves $3.49 in processing costs per return."

Taxpayers who use the e-file option may have refunds deposited directly into bank accounts or pay balances due electronically. This year, more than 808,000 taxpayers chose to directly deposit refunds; more than 254,000 paid taxes through electronic funds transfer; and more than 18,000 individuals paid state taxes by credit card.

For more information on electronic filing options, visit www.revenue.state.pa.us.

Media contact: Stephanie Weyant, 717-787-6960

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

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