WASHINGTON – The deadline to file tax returns for taxpayers with
extensions is Monday to avoid the late filing penalty of 5 percent
per month of the unpaid tax.
WASHINGTON – The deadline to file tax returns for taxpayers with extensions is Monday to avoid the late filing penalty of 5 percent per month of the unpaid tax.
However, taxpayers with special circumstances, such as a hardship, that prevent them from preparing and filing their tax forms by Aug. 16 may request an additional two-month extension by completing Form 2688, giving them until Oct. 15 to file their income tax returns.
Form 2688 is available on the IRS web site, IRS.gov.
The IRS will advise filers in writing whether or not their requests are granted. Form 2688 can be filed electronically or mailed to the IRS.
Taxpayers may continue to take advantage of the Free File program until Oct. 15. Free File enables qualifying taxpayers to e-file for free.
Once taxpayers have filed their tax returns, they can use the ‘Where’s My Refund’ feature on IRS.gov to check the status of their refund checks.
