Get ahead of the tax deadline; act now to file, pay or request an extension [税金]
With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, the IRS reminds taxpayers there is still time file their federal income tax return and request direct deposit.
Taxpayers that owe on their tax return
IRS reminds people they can avoid paying interest and some penalties by filing their tax return and, if they have a balance due, paying the total amount due by the tax deadline of Monday, April 15. For residents of Maine or Massachusetts, the tax deadline is Wednesday, April 17, due to Patriot’s Day and Emancipation Day holidays.
Unable to file by the April 15 deadline?
Individuals unable to file their tax return by the tax deadline can apply for a tax-filing extension in the following ways:
•Individual tax filers, regardless of income, can request an automatic tax-filing a Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
•Make an electronic payment using Direct Pay, debit card, credit card or digital wallet and indicate the payment is for an extension.
•Mail Form 4868 by the tax deadline.
Things people should know when requesting a tax-filing extension:
•Tax-filing extension requests are due by the tax deadline date, and it does not give an extension of time to pay the taxes.
•Avoid some penalties by estimating and paying the tax due by the tax deadline.
(Source of quote)
IR-2024-88, April 2, 2024
Taxpayers that owe on their tax return
IRS reminds people they can avoid paying interest and some penalties by filing their tax return and, if they have a balance due, paying the total amount due by the tax deadline of Monday, April 15. For residents of Maine or Massachusetts, the tax deadline is Wednesday, April 17, due to Patriot’s Day and Emancipation Day holidays.
Unable to file by the April 15 deadline?
Individuals unable to file their tax return by the tax deadline can apply for a tax-filing extension in the following ways:
•Individual tax filers, regardless of income, can request an automatic tax-filing a Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
•Make an electronic payment using Direct Pay, debit card, credit card or digital wallet and indicate the payment is for an extension.
•Mail Form 4868 by the tax deadline.
Things people should know when requesting a tax-filing extension:
•Tax-filing extension requests are due by the tax deadline date, and it does not give an extension of time to pay the taxes.
•Avoid some penalties by estimating and paying the tax due by the tax deadline.
(Source of quote)
IR-2024-88, April 2, 2024
