Tax Day Arrives For Last Minute Filers

Sonora, CA — April 15 is Tax Day, and the deadline to file a return is midnight.

The IRS reports that they have seen a flurry of tax returns coming in during the final hours, and the agency notes that it has already paid out more than $200 billion in refunds through early April. Overall, about two out of three filers are owed money back. If for some reason someone can’t file by today, there is process where they can request a six-month extension. The IRS estimates that 19 million taxpayers will do so. Without an extension, anyone filing late, and owing money, will be hit with a failure to file penalty and interest on the money owed.

The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically, if possible, and choose direct deposit, to avoid refund delays.

To find a list of online tools that the IRS provides for assistance, click here.

Regarding state taxes, for last-minute tips and other information from the California Franchise Tax Board, click here.