The due date to submit federal tax returns is Tuesday, April 15, 2025, leaving just one day left for procrastinators to get it in on time. Here’s what to learn about last-minute filings, extensions and payment requirements.
Filing Before April 15: For those seeking to submit a federal tax return before Tuesday’s due date, the most convenient method might be utilizing the internal revenue service Free File service or another software application such as Turbotax from Intuit, Inc INTU or H&R Block, Inc. HRB, which likewise uses in-person consultations, however might be hard to get one at the last minute.
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Submitting An Extension: Taxpayers likewise have up until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday to apply for an extension, which would press the filing due date up until Oct. 15, 2025. Nevertheless, extensions do not extend the payment due date– taxes owed should still be paid by April 15 to prevent charges and interest.
Even with an extension, taxpayers should approximate and pay a minimum of 90% of their tax liability by April 15 to decrease charges. Possible charges consist of:
- Late payment charges of 0.5% monthly of unsettled taxes, as much as 25%.
- Late filing charges of 5% monthly of unsettled taxes, as much as 25%.
- Interest accumulates on unsettled tax balances up until totally settled.
Taxpayers who need an extension can submit Kind 4868 digitally through Internal Revenue Service Free File or make a payment through internal revenue service Direct Pay and designate it as an extension. Military workers, disaster-area locals and some abroad people might get approved for automated extensions.
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