WARNING: The IRS Just Shocked Taxpayers With A Late Filing Deadline Announcement

The April 18 deadline for most individual taxpayers is Monday, April 18, 2022. Those who need more time to file can request an extension to file. The IRS says taxpayers must request an extension to file by April 18, or they may face a failure to file penalty. An extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes.

If you haven't filed your taxes yet, it's not too late. Most taxpayers must pay taxes by April 18 to avoid penalties and interest on the amount owed after that date. Taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 19 to pay to file their returns due to the Patriots' Day holiday in those states.

How to request an extension to file
To get an extension to file, the IRS urges taxpayers to do one of the following:

• The IRS has created a third option for individuals who are not comfortable e-filing but need more time to file their return. The Taxpayer Assistance form (IRS Form 4868) helps taxpayers get the tax-filing extension they need with no software to download or install.

• Submit an electronic payment using Direct Pay, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or a debit, credit, or digital wallet, and choose Form 4868 or extension as the payment type. When making an electronic payment and noting that it is for an extension, taxpayers do not required to file Form 4868. It will be treated as an extension by the IRS.

Some taxpayers may have extra time to file their tax returns and pay any taxes due. This includes some disaster victims, taxpayers living overseas, including members of the military, and eligible support personnel serving in combat zones. Action must be taken by midnight, April 18th to get this filing deadline extension.