Tax procrastinators have 1 more day
While the typical federal tax deadline is April 15, people in the United States had more time to file this year. Tax returns for 2021 are due on Monday.
For those who want more time, Monday is also the last day that tax extension forms will be accepted.
Those who request 2021 extensions will have until Oct. 17 to file their returns. That date has also been adjusted from the usual Oct. 15 deadline, which falls on a Saturday this year, the IRS website says.
People wanting an extension from the IRS can fill out Form 4868 online or with their tax preparer. The form can be found at irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf.
The extension form asks you to estimate your total tax liability as well as your 2021 tax payments and any balance due. The next step is to pay electronically if you do owe more, as most payments still have an April 18 deadline. “You should estimate and pay any owed taxes by your regular deadline to help avoid possible penalties,” the IRS says on its website.