Tax Day Is Monday: What to Know About Deadlines, Extensions, and Refunds

Monday, April 15 is the deadline to file federal income tax returns and extensions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for most people. The IRS said on April 12 that it has received more than 100 million returns, but millions more returns are expected to be filed by the end of April 15. Taxpayers living in Massachusetts or Maine have an April 17 tax deadline because the two states observe the Patriots’ Day holiday, while Tuesday is the Emancipation Day Holiday, according to the IRS. “Millions of taxpayers across the nation will be working on their tax returns during the final hours, and people should remember they have many ways to get last-minute help,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a release. “We have a variety of free tools on IRS.gov that can help with basic tax law questions, provide free filing options, update refund status and even provide ways to request an extension for more time to file. We’re continuing our expanded special assistance for taxpayers right through the final weekend of tax season with special Saturday hours at 70 locations.”...