The IRS is delaying the start of the 2020 tax filing season to Feb. 12, according to an announcement Friday from the agency. This year, however, the IRS will need more time to prepare after the Covid relief act that took effect in late December. And yes, the tax filing deadline is still April 15.

When should I file my 2020 tax return?

Filing Form 4868 gives taxpayers until October 15 to file their 2020 tax return but does not grant an extension of time to pay taxes due. Taxpayers should pay their federal income tax due by May 17, 2021, to avoid interest and penalties. The IRS urges taxpayers who are due a refund to file as soon as possible.

When is the deadline to file your taxes?

Getty Images Although tax season started a bit later this year, you still have more time to file your taxes. Normally, taxes are due by April 15, but the IRS extended the filing deadline to May 17, 2021.

When do I have to file my 2017 tax return?

The deadline to submit your 2017 tax return and pay your tax bill is April 17, 2018. While tax day usually falls on April 15, the date may change if April 15 falls on a weekend or a holiday. If you can’t meet the tax filing deadline, you can file for an extension. But the sooner you file, the sooner you can receive your tax refund.

When do I need to file my 2020 tax return?

Some may have already filed their 2020 tax return and need their refund. If that’s you, try using IRS tools to check its status. And if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you should file your tax return before the deadline or request an extension from the IRS .

When do I get my tax refund from the IRS?

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) — If you filed your tax return a while ago, you may be wondering where your refund is. You are not alone — millions of Americans are still waiting to get their checks from the IRS. “Here it’s April 9 and I still do not have my taxes,” Monica Florence said.