The IRS reminded taxpayers of the upcoming Oct. 15 deadline to file their 2023 federal income tax return.
Making the payment on or before the deadline will prevent “possible late filing penalties,” the agency said in an Oct. 7 statement. “Convenient electronic filing options, including IRS Free File, are still available,” while citizens residing in disaster-hit areas may avail of extra time to file, it said.
“Those with an IRS address of record in areas covered by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster declarations and those returning from a combat zone may qualify for additional time to file,” the agency said.
The IRS noted that members of the military and qualifying veterans can use a free online service, MilTax, to file returns and up to three state income tax returns. With the exclusive service, individuals within the community can complete filing with specialized software that accounts for the complexities of military life and connect with tax professionals for free. Military members are typically given 180 days after they leave a combat zone to file returns….