There has been some confusion about the tax filing / tax payment deadline extensions. On Friday, March 20, we finally got clarity. Both the filing and the payment deadlines have been extended from April 15 to July 15-giving all taxpayers and businesses additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties.  This is in response to businesses shutting down due to COVID-19.

The Treasury was hesitant to do this because doing so “may result in fewer Americans getting their tax refunds at a weak moment for the American economy.”

If you are expecting a refund, however, the Treasury Department encourages you go ahead and file as soon as possible – the sooner you file, the sooner you will get your refund.

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Resource: Tax filing deadline moved to July 15, the latest measure to battle coronavirus downturn, The Washington Post, March 30, 2020