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Tax procrastinators, this is how to seek an extension and some other tips at the IRS deadline
The IRS said filers can request more time, but payments remain due and penalties and interest can still apply.
- On Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service confirmed that taxpayers unable to meet today's deadline can request an extension to file their 2025 returns by Oct. 15.
- Residents in declared federal disaster areas received automatic extensions, with Montana residents having until May 1, Mississippi until June 8, and Hawaiians until July 8.
- Guided tax preparation is available through IRS Free File for those earning $89,000 or less, while Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs provide free help.
- The IRS reminds taxpayers that filing extensions do not delay tax payment deadlines; taxpayers must pay estimated amounts by today to avoid accruing interest and penalties.
- To ensure successful processing, the IRS recommends verifying that names on returns match Social Security Administration records and creating an identity protection PIN to guard against identity theft.
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Tax procrastinators, this is how to seek an extension and some other tips at the IRS deadline
It’s officially Tax Day in the U.S. And if you’ve waited till the last minute to file your taxes, don’t panic. You still have time to get it done.
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Tax deadline today: How to request a filing extension and avoid costly mistakes
If you need more time to file your 2025 tax return, the Internal Revenue Service says there are options, but utilizing those options could be costly. The IRS said filers can seek an extension that gives them until Oct. 15 to file. Extensions must be requested by tax deadline day, which is April 15.The IRS said penalties and interest will increase until the tax balance is paid in full. The IRS also says it can set up payment plans for those strug…
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