INDIANA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX TIP PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS

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INDIANA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX TIPD PAYMENTS AND INDIANA 

BY GUS PEARCY

MARCH 6, 2022

Do you owe or are you expecting a refund on your Indiana state income taxes?  Either way, here are some tips you can use to make sure your refund is not delayed or that your payment is applied correctly.

  • File your 2021 taxes and pay (what you can) by April 18, 2022. If you need an extension, visit DOR’s Extension of Time to File webpage for more information. Extensions do not change the payment due date. Taxpayers who are granted extensions need to pay 90% of the total amount of tax owed for the year by April 18, then file their Indiana tax return and pay any additional tax owed by Nov. 14, 2022, to avoid paying penalty. Interest is due on all amounts paid after April 18, 2022.

Some taxpayers do not realize that the fees collected by their tax preparer, tax software or online tax service are separate from what they owe in taxes or that you can’t pay both the IRS and DOR using the same check.

    • The easiest way to submit your payment is through INTIME, DOR’s e-services portal at INTIME.dor.in.gov. INTIME accepts electronic bank payments (ACH/e-check) and credit or debit card payments. There is no fee for electronic bank payments, although credit and debit cards have applicable fees.
    • You do NOT need an INTIME account to make a secure payment. Simply choose the “Make a Payment” link on the INTIME homepage. INTIME takes Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Go to INTIME.dor.in.gov and follow the instructions.
    • You can also pay in person at one of our district offices using cash (exact change only), personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders. For a complete list of DOR’s district offices, see DOR’s Contact Us webpage.
    • You may also mail your return and enclosures, along with a check to the Indiana Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 7224, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7224. Be sure to include your name, Social Security number, and the tax year on your check. Do not mail IRS and DOR payments together.
    • New in 2021: You may be able to pay DOR through your tax software or online tax preparation service. Some tax professionals may also offer payment services. It is still your responsibility to ensure your correct payment amount arrives on time.
    • If you filed electronically and pay by mail, do not include a paper copy of your tax return with your payment.
    • Do NOT staple or paper clip documents and payments before mailing to DOR.
  • Eligible taxpayers who owe $100 or more can enroll in a payment plan through INTIME.

Expecting A Refund

    • The quickest way to get your tax refund is to file electronically using certified software or online web services. State tax refunds typically take one to three weeks for electronic filers, while paper filers will usually see their refund in another three or four weeks.
    • Make sure you take all qualified deductions to reduce your taxable income for 2021. Visit DOR’s website for a list of deductions for which you may qualify.
    • Choose to receive your tax refund by direct deposit (ACH) and double-check the routing and account numbers before submitting your tax return.
    • Expecting a tax refund check in the mail? Make sure your address is correct by logging in to INTIME at INTIME.dor.in.gov.  You will need to select the “Update Name and Addresses” panel in the “All Actions” tab. To update an address, select the “Addresses” tab, click the hyperlinked address and follow the instructions.
    • DOR is unable to assist customers who divert their tax refunds to a third party. Understand the process and any additional charges/interest if your tax preparer offers to take filing fees from your tax refund, you apply for a tax refund anticipation loan or use part or all of your refund toward a purchase such as a car.
  • Where’s your refund? There’s an easy and secure way to check the status of your Indiana individual income tax return refund online. Hoosiers can go to the Indiana Taxpayer Information Management Engine, known as INTIME, at INTIME.dor.in.gov to find the “Where’s my refund?” panel and follow the prompts. You’ll need your SSN, the year for which you are requesting the refund status, and the exact refund amount from your individual tax return.

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