Electronic—Online, Self-prepared Option

Use a personal computer to prepare and transmit tax returns.

Tax software guides taxpayers through the process.

Requires a computer with Internet access.

• Alternative 1: Prepare tax return on personal computer, sign return with self-selected PIN, and transmit over the Internet. (Taxpayer purchases software.)
• Alternative 2: Prepare tax return online, sign return with self-selected PIN, and transmit over the Internet. (Taxpayer does not purchase software.)