If you didn’t file for an extension and haven’t filed your taxes yet, it is important that you file soon. Here are some tips for taxpayers who missed the tax deadline.
1. 5 Tax Tips If You Missed the
Deadline
The April 15 filing deadline has passed. If you didn’t file for an extension
and haven’t filed your taxes yet, it is important that you file soon. Here
are some tips for taxpayers who missed the tax deadline.
2. If you owe taxes, you should file and pay as soon as you can.
Penalties and interest collect on your taxes each month they
remain unfiled and unpaid. While there is no penalty for filing a
late return if you are due a refund, the sooner you file, the
sooner you receive your refund.
File as soon as you can
3. E-filing is the safest and easiest way to file your taxes. The IRS’
Free File program allows taxpayers whose income is less than
$60,000 to use brand-name tax software to file their federal
taxes for free.
IRS Free File is Your Best Option
4. If you made more than $60,000, you can still use Free File
Fillable Forms to e-file. This program uses electronic versions
of IRS paper forms. No matter who prepares your tax return,
you can use IRS e-file through Oct. 15.
Use IRS E-file to Do Your Taxes
5. If you owe taxes and are unable to pay in full, pay as much as you
can when you file your return. Doing so will reduce the amount of
penalties and interest assessed on the debt.
Pay As Much As You Can
6. If you need more time to pay your taxes, the IRS allows
you to pay over time with an installment agreement. You
can apply for an installment agreement online at IRS.gov or
you can mail in Form 9465, Installment Agreement
Request.
Apply for an Installment Agreement
7. To Learn More
Visit
www.reliancetaxgroup.com
Or Call
(877) 597-0153
Works Cited: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. If You Missed the Tax Deadline These Tips Can Help. IRS Tax Tip
2015-62. Washington: GPO, 2015.