IRS site crash is a relief for last-sec filers

PROCRASTINATORS can breathe a sigh of relief.

Taxpayers who were unable to file their last-minute returns Tuesday because of an IRS website crash will be given an extra day to file, federal officials said.

“This is the busiest tax day of the year, and the IRS apologizes for the inconvenience this system issue caused for taxpayers,” acting IRS Commissioner David Kautter said in a statement. “The IRS appreciates everyone’s patience during this period.”

The IRS said that the untimely Tax Day website crash was caused by “technical difficulties,” leaving 11th hour filers furious.

Kautter said the IRS’ “Direct Pay” online module was back up Tuesday evening. Filers will now have until midnight Wednesday to get their returns in.