Tax guide

What time of day are tax returns due?

At what time of day is the tax return due? 

As long as your return is time stamped on the due date, it will be considered on time. 

If, on the other hand, you owe a tax bill and file even one day after the deadline, you’ll have the failure-to-file and failure-to pay penalties added to your bill. That’s 5% interest on your taxes added each month your return isn’t filed. 

If you file after the deadline but don’t owe any taxes, you won’t have any penalties or fees applied, but you also won’t get any refund you may qualify for until you file. 

 

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