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Actions taxpayers should take if they missed April filing and payment deadline
Taxpayers who missed the April 15 filing deadline should submit their federal tax return as soon as possible. Those who missed the deadline to file and owe taxes should file as soon as possible to avoid penalties and interest.Requesting an extension allows for additional time to file but not to pay taxes owed. Interest and penalties will continue to accrue on the owed taxes until the balance is paid in full.Taxpayers who still need to file for the 2025 tax year can use electronic filing options such as IRS Free File, which is available on IRS.gov through Oct. 15, 2026. Online payment options (HERE IS AN EXAMPLE WHERE I WOULD POST FOR THEM TO CONTACT MY OFFICE IF THEY NEED CONSULTING ON AVAILABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS. YOU DON'T WANT TO CREATE DIY CLIENTS, THEN THEY WON'T SEE THE VALUE IN YOUR SERVICES)
If a refund is owed, consider filing a tax return
There's no penalty for filing after April 15, if the IRS owes the taxpayer a refund. Taxpayers who choose not to file a tax return because they don't earn enough to meet the filing requirement may miss out on receiving a refund due to potential refundable tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Choose a trusted tax professional
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