IRS issues tax reminder

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers who filed an extension that the Oct. 15 due date to file their 2019 tax return is near, the IRS said in a news release this month.

Taxpayers should file their tax returns on or before the Oct. 15 deadline, the news release said. For those who still owe, pay as soon as possible to reduce any penalties and interest. Convenient electronic filing options, including IRS Free File, are still available. Taxpayers and tax professionals should continue to use electronic options to support social distancing and speed the processing of tax returns, refunds and payments.

Although Oct. 15 is the last day for most people to file, some taxpayers may have more time.

The safest and fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund is to have it electronically deposited into their bank or other financial account. Taxpayers can use direct deposit to deposit their refund into one, two or even three accounts. Direct deposit is much faster than waiting for a paper check to arrive in the mail.

After filing, use the Where’s My Refund? tool on Irs.gov or download the IRS2GO mobile app to track the status of a refund.

Though most Americans − more than 160 million in all − have already received their Economic Impact Payments, the IRS reminds anyone with little or no income who is not required to file a tax return that they may be eligible to receive an Economic Impact Payment. See more details are available at irs.gov