E-File
E-File and electronic correspondence
Most E-File software packages can transmit correspondence electronically. Here we look at how you can use this service and its benefits.
How do you use E-File for electronic correspondence?
You can transmit E-File correspondence:
- on its own, or
- attached to a client's tax return.
Attach correspondence if it relates directly to the client's income tax return, for example, the transfer of a refund. This method will stop the release of the notice of assessment until after we have actioned the correspondence.
As with tax returns, you need to complete a number of mandatory fields before we can process your correspondence. These fields include:
- the client's IRD and location numbers
- the date of the letter
- the tax type
- the E-File destination code
What are the benefits of electronic correspondence?
If you use E-File for sending correspondence:
- we receive your correspondence faster and lodge it in our mainframe system
- you receive a confirmation report that verifies we have received the correspondence
- your postage and stationery costs are reduced.
Date published: 31 Jan 2005
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