The Department of Revenue used the same tactic last year to promote its telephone-filing program, and in so doing generated unprecedented response to that program, Taylor said.

Form 40You can not e-file returns containing more than the allowable amounts of schedules, W-2s, W-2G, or 1099-Rs. You need to make sure your bank supports direct debit. Receive your refund by direct deposit to your bank account. Form 40You can not e-file prior year resident returns or multiple year returns.

Delaware introduced a similar program this year, Taylor said, but because of Pennsylvania's size its announcement received more widespread attention.