Nearly 1.2 million Oregonians have already filed their state personal income tax returns this year. But with less than one week before taxes are due on April 15th, more than one million Oregonians have yet to submit their 2024 returns.
The Oregon Department of Revenue reports e-filing is the fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund. On average, taxpayers who e-file their returns and request their refund via direct deposit receive their refund sooner than those who file paper returns and request paper refund checks.
ODR provides several options for taxpayers to e-file their returns for free. Oregon Free Fillable Forms performs basic calculations and is ideal for taxpayers who don't need help preparing their returns and want the convenience of filing electronically. The IRS offers a similar option for filing federal taxes online.
ODR has issued nearly 850,000 refunds already this year, most within two weeks of filing. Taxpayers wondering about the refund on their 2024 return can use ODR's "Where's My Refund?" tool to check its status and -- if they want more information -- watch a video outlining the refund timeless to better understand the process.
Individuals who are not able to file by April 15th can file an extension directly with the Oregon Department of Revenue or with the Internal Revenue Service. If the IRS extension is granted, the Oregon extension is automatically granted. A timely extension moves the tax filing deadlines to October 15th.
Remember that having a filing extension is not an extension to pay any tax owed. Taxpayers who can't pay the full amount they owe, should pay what they can to avoid late payment penalties. For more information, visit "oregon.gov/dor."
