Question My spouse and I will be filing an original joint Form 1040 series tax return. Can we file our return electronically? Answer Yes, you can file an original Form 1040 series tax return electronically using any filing status. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer, and more accurate than mailing your tax return because it's transmitted electronically to the IRS computer systems. Additional Information Electronic Filing Options for Individuals Category Electronic filing (e-file) Sub-Category Age, name or SSN rejects, errors, correction procedures