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Consider filing electronically and receive your refund sooner.  \nContinue to Electronic Filing Options  \nIA 1040 Return-Fillable Version  \nThe fillable IA 1040 does the math for you and automatically creates a computer generated barcode on the return. The barcode allows the return to process faster than a handwritten paper return.  \nBecause the computer generates the barcode, all entries on the fillable IA 1040 must be made on the computer before the return is printed.  \n* NOTE: To display the form correctly, first DOWNLOAD the file then open in Adobe  \nIf you need to make changes to the return, update the fillable form and reprint. All information keyed into the form is reflected in the barcode. Any information written on the return after it is printed will not be reflected in the barcode and will slow the process.  \nPrint two copies of the return: one for your records and one to mail in.  \nContinue to IA 1040 Return-Fillable Version  \nIA 1040 Return – Blank form  \nUse this form if you would like to enter data on the return yourself.  \nConsider using the fillable version instead. It automatically computes the return for you and creates a computer generated barcode on the return. The barcode allows the return to process faster and more accurately than a handwritten paper return.  \nContinue to IA 1040 Return-Print Version","cbCait21TDi8UGvU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait21TDi8UGvU","pdf",38493,"English","# Electronic Filing Options\n## IA 1040 Return-Fillable Version\n## IA 1040 Return – Blank form","[{\"question\":\"Why choose electronic filing for Iowa income tax returns?\",\"answer\":\"Electronic filing helps process returns sooner and supports a faster refund compared with handwritten paper returns.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the fillable IA 1040 version do automatically?\",\"answer\":\"It computes the return and automatically generates a computer-generated barcode used to speed up processing.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if changes are made after the fillable return is printed?\",\"answer\":\"Updates must be made by updating the fillable form and reprinting, because information entered after printing will not be reflected in the barcode and will slow processing.\"}]","IA 1040 Return - Electronic Filing Options | PDF",1789809877]