The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Friday encouraged taxpayers who requested extensions for their 2024 federal tax returns to file them over the summer, rather than wait for the October deadline.
A news release issued by the IRS said that taxpayers are encouraged to file their returns “now rather than wait until the Oct. 15 deadline,” and suggested that people also use the Free File service if applicable.
“Filing over the summer helps avoid the fall rush and gives taxpayers more time to resolve issues or arrange payments, if needed,” the IRS added.
While most Americans have already filed their federal tax returns this year, some people filed for an extension beforehand, giving them a six-month delay to file their returns. The deadline to file for an extension is the same as Tax Day, April 15….