Don’t Miss the Updated Tax Deadline

Don’t Miss the Updated Tax Deadline

Tax Law
The tax deadline for 2021 was extended to May 17th, and many people are taking advantage of the extra time. However, be certain not to miss this extended deadline, as it is just as strict as the usual April 15th deadline in non-pandemic years. If you are not ready to file your returns, you can file for an extension, though you still need to pay your estimated tax liability on time. If you are owed a refund, there is no penalty for filing your return late, though it can take significantly longer to receive your refund. If you owe taxes to the IRS, there can be costly consequences of failing to file or pay on time. The IRS can assess penalties for lateness, which can add up quickly the longer…
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Tax Deadlines for 2020

Tax Deadlines for 2020

tax planning
If you thought that filing taxes in 2019 was a confusing process, the situation is not much simpler in 2020. With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through the U.S. and the world in the early months of the year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made adjustments to filing deadlines. The following is an overview of tax deadlines in 2020. Filing Date Extended First and foremost, the IRS has extended the standard tax filing date from April 15 to July 15, 2020. This means you do not have to file your federal returns until July, and you will not be charged interest on payments until after July 15. This can help many people who might owe taxes but are facing financial hardship due to temporary job loss or a decline in…
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