Don't Forget: Today is the IRS Tax Filing Deadline

Don't Forget: Today is the IRS Tax Filing Deadline

This is just a quick reminder that today is April 15, 2015 the IRS tax filing deadline commonly referred to as "Tax Day" in the United States. Although taxes are due by April 15th, you have an option to request a 6-month extension that moves the filing deadline to October 15th.

Failing to pay taxes by April 15th or filing a 6-month extension may cause you to face a penalty or interest.

IRS Filing Tips

The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically. Doing so, whether through e-file or IRS Free File, vastly reduces tax return errors, as the tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. And best of all, there is a free option for everyone. Whether you are filing electronically or on paper, be sure to make a copy of the return.

For additional last-minute filing tips click the following link: IRS Filing Tips