Most taxpayers have until April 15 to file their federal taxes, but you can file for an extension that pushes the due date to October 15. Filing for an extension is free and can be done online. However, even with an extension you must still pay any estimated tax balance by the original due date to avoid penalties and interest.
The federal income tax deadline is April 15th, but some taxpayers in disaster-hit areas have until June 17th. Several free tax-filing options are available, including the IRS Direct File and Free File programs. Consider claiming tax credits and deductions to reduce your tax bill. Remember, if you contributed to a retirement account or an HSA in 2023, you can still make contributions until the tax deadline to potentially lower your tax liability.
