{"id":1250,"date":"2013-04-16T14:15:18","date_gmt":"2013-04-16T19:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoorfarlaw.com\/blog\/?p=1250"},"modified":"2013-04-16T14:15:18","modified_gmt":"2013-04-16T19:15:18","slug":"irs-offers-tips-for-taxpayers-who-missed-the-tax-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoorfarlaw.com\/blog\/?p=1250","title":{"rendered":"<a href=http:\/\/www.hoorfarlaw.com>IRS Offers Tips for Taxpayers Who Missed the Tax Deadline<\/a>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hoorfarlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/istock_000008670496xsmall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1251\" title=\"istock_000008670496xsmall\" src=\"http:\/\/hoorfarlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/istock_000008670496xsmall-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The IRS has some advice for taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>File as soon as\u00a0possible.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0If you owe federal income tax, you should file and pay as soon as you can\u00a0to minimize any penalty and interest charges. There is no penalty for\u00a0filing a late return if you are due a refund.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties and interest\u00a0may be due.\u00a0 <\/strong>If you missed the April 15 deadline, you may have to pay penalties and interest. The IRS may charge penalties for late filing\u00a0and for late payment. The law generally does not allow a waiver of interest charges. However, the IRS will consider a reduction of these penalties if you can show a reasonable cause for being late.<\/li>\n<li><strong>E-file is your best\u00a0option.\u00a0 <\/strong>IRS\u00a0e-file programs are available through Oct. 15. E-file is the easiest,\u00a0safest and most accurate way to file. With e-file, you will receive\u00a0confirmation that the IRS has received your tax return. If you e-file and\u00a0are due a refund, the IRS will normally issue it within 21 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free File is still\u00a0available.\u00a0 <\/strong>Everyone can use IRS Free File. If your income is\u00a0$57,000 or less, you qualify to e-file your return using free brand-name\u00a0software. If you made more than $57,000 and are comfortable preparing your\u00a0own tax return, use Free File Fillable Forms to e-file. This program uses\u00a0the electronic versions of paper IRS forms. IRS Free File is available\u00a0only through IRS.gov.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay as much as you\u00a0can.\u00a0 <\/strong>If\u00a0you owe tax but can&#8217;t pay it all at once, you should pay as much as you\u00a0can when you file your tax return. Pay the remaining balance due as soon\u00a0as possible to minimize penalties and interest charges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installment Agreements\u00a0are available.\u00a0 <\/strong>If you need more time to pay your federal income taxes,\u00a0you can request a payment agreement with the IRS. Apply online using the\u00a0IRS Online Payment Agreement Application tool or file Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refunds may be\u00a0waiting.\u00a0 <\/strong>If\u00a0you&#8217;re due a refund, you should file as soon as possible to get it. Even\u00a0if you are not required to file, you may be entitled to a refund. This could apply if you had taxes withheld from your wages, or you qualify for\u00a0certain tax credits. If you don&#8217;t file your return within three years, you\u00a0could forfeit your right to the refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Hoorfarlaw.com\">www.Hoorfarlaw.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IRS has some advice for taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline. File as soon as\u00a0possible.\u00a0\u00a0If you owe federal income tax, you should file and pay as soon as you can\u00a0to minimize any penalty and interest charges. 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