With the April 15th tax deadline arriving Monday, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding millions of last-minute tax filers that the agency has a variety of free tools and resources available on "IRS.gov."
From tax preparation, answers to tax law questions, refund tracking, to business topics and more, "IRS.gov" has everything needed for taxpayers to file on time or get an easy, automatic six-month extension to file.
For taxpayers who needed an extension of time to file their taxes, there are several options to get an automatic extension through October 15th. Although an extension grants extra time to file, it does not extend the obligation to pay taxes due on April 15th. To avoid penalties and late fees, taxpayers who owe should pay either their full tax bill or at least what they can afford to pay by the Monday deadline.
The IRS estimates 19 million taxpayers will file for an automatic extension. The agency has already received more than 100 million tax returns, with tens of millions more expected to be filed by 11:59 p.m. on Monday.
For those needing last-minute help, taxpayers will find filing information for individuals as well as businesses and self-employed on "IRS.gov." For last-minute filers looking for free resources, "IRS Direct File" remains an option as does "IRS Free File."
