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Form TC-831 Request to Elect-out of Electronic Filing
Electronic returns are processed faster than paper returns Social Security number Telephone number Address An Important Message to Utah Taxpayers City state zip code Do not mail this form to the Utah State Tax Commission Electronically filed returns are checked and corrected before submitting Faster processing Firm address Firm name (if applicable) Get forms online tax utah gov More accurate returns Paper returns must be handled and checked manually Part1 Taxpayer Information Part2 Tax Preparer Information Preparer's name Preparer's signature Date signed Quicker refunds Reason for taxpayer objection to filing electronically Request to Elect out of Electronic Filing Spouse's full name (first middle initial last) Spouse's signature Date signed Tax preparers are required to electronically file Utah individual income tax returns they prepare By filing electronically the taxpayer receives the following benefits Tax preparers are required to retain this completed form in their files along with a copy of the taxpayer's paper return Taxpayer's full name (first middle initial last) Taxpayer's signature Date signed Taxpayers who file electronically generally receive their refund within two weeks Taxpayers who file the regular paper return generally receive their refund within six to eight weeks TC 831 Rev 8/11 The Utah State Tax Commission strongly urges you to allow your preparer to electronically file your return However if you do not want your return filed electronically you can elect out by completing Part 1 of this form and giving it to your tax return preparer The preparer will retain this form in the event of an audit by the Tax Commission Using direct deposit can speed up the refund even more Utah State Tax Commission