FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2002

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Becky Smalley
(302)577-8667
rsmalley@state.de.us

IT'S NOT OVER YET!

Delaware Filing Deadline - Tuesday, April 30

LAST MINUTE DELAWARE TAX HELP
www.state.de.us/revenue


Wilmington, Del. - With less than two weeks to Delaware's filing deadline, William M. Remington, Director of Revenue, announced today that 67 percent of the 425,000 expected returns have been filed; 63 percent digitally.

Of the 284,000 returns filed, more than 180,000 have been filed digitally, a 24 percent increase over the number filed this time last year. More than 190,700 refunds have been issued averaging $347.

"The number of taxpayers filing digital returns this year grew faster than expected," said Mr. Remington. "We anticipated 50 percent of Delaware returns would be filed digitally, but 63% has exceeded our expectations demonstrating the confidence taxpayers have in digital filing - filing methods that make filing easier and refunds faster." 

"Through the final days of this filing season, I continue to urge taxpayers to use a digital method to file their returns, not paper," said Mr. Remington. "Problem-free digital returns will result in a refund turnaround time of about a week compared with paper returns that could take up to a month when filed between now and April 30."

Mr. Remington added that digital filing not only provides the best opportunity for problem free filing and fast refunds, but also saves taxpayer dollars by reducing the cost of processing paper returns. 


FILING ONLINE IS EASY

Delaware returns can be filed online from any computer with Internet access - at home, work, school or public library. Filing is fast, easy, free, accurate; no software to download. Have your federal return handy. 
www.state.de.us/revenue

Delaware extensions can be filed online. An extension must be filed on or before April 30 extending the time to file until Aug. 15, 2002. This will extend the time to file, not pay. Tax must be paid on or before April 30. 
www.state.de.us/revenue

Quarterly estimated returns can be filed online. 
Payment due dates are: April 30, June 17, Sept. 16, and Jan. 15, 2003.
www.state.de.us/revenue

Amended returns -- Made a mistake on your Delaware return or received additional reporting statements after you filed? File an amended return. Forms are available from our offices or can be downloaded from our web site. 

EXTENDED HOURS - Tuesday, April 30

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For walk-in or telephone assistance.

(800) 292-7826 in Delaware only

Wilmington 
Carvel State Office Bldg. 
820 N. French Street 
(302) 577-8200 

Dover
540 S. Dupont Highway 
(302) 744-1085

Georgetown
422 N. Dupont Highway
(302) 856-5358


REGULAR HOURS

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Walk-in and telephone assistance by trained staff who will answer questions and prepare Delaware returns at no charge. Bring a copy of your federal return and all applicable documents. 


ONE STOP SHOP FROM THE DIVISION OF REVENUE'S WEB SITE 
www.state.de.us/revenue

* Internet Filing of Delaware tax returns, extensions and estimated payments is fast, free, accurate, easy; no 
software to download.
* Most refunds in a week compared to as many as 30 days for a paper return. 
* No scramble for paper forms, envelope and stamp; no rush to the post office. 
* Direct deposit for refunds; direct debit for balance due amounts. 
* E-mail notification of acceptance of return. 

* Want to check the status of your refund? Check it online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

* Need tax forms from Delaware, IRS or another state? Download forms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Don't have the money to pay your taxes?

File anyway to avoid stiff penalties. Call a Division of Revenue office to arrange for a payment plan. (302) 577-8208 (800) 292-7826 - in Delaware only


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