Taxpayers with extensions: Important reminders before filing your tax return

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Taxpayers with extensions: Important reminders before filing your tax return

Taxpayers with extensions: Important reminders before filing your tax return

2024-09-10

October 15, 2024 is the deadline for people who have requested an extension to file their tax returns. Here are some important reminders before you file.

If you need help filing your return, you have several options: you can hire a tax preparer, go to IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers, or if you qualify, you can attend the Volunteer Taxpayer Assistance Programs and Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Additionally, you can choose direct deposit, which is an electronic transfer to your bank account, making it a fast and reliable way to get your tax refund.

Another thing to consider is the payment of any outstanding taxes. Having requested an extension to file does not exempt the taxpayer from paying any taxes owed to the IRS. There are different payment options, such as debit or credit cards, from your bank account, or digital wallets. Failing to pay outstanding taxes can result in additional penalties and interest, so it is important to make sure that all taxes owed are paid before the deadline. If you do not have the ability to pay them in full, you can ask the IRS for a payment plan.

Finally, it is important to remember that filing tax returns is a legal responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Taxpayers must file on the due dates to avoid legal and financial problems in the future. For help with your tax returns, contact My Accounting Now by calling (786) 228 - 8689 or email us at info@myaccountingnow.com.