Who has to file taxes?
Whether or not you have to file taxes depends on three factors:
- Your filing status (single, married filing a joint return with your spouse, married but each of you filing a separate return, head of household, or qualifying widow or widower)
- Your age
- Your income
What is the tax filing deadline?
April 15th is the tax filing deadline for individual tax returns. If extensions are filed, the final tax deadline for the tax year is October 15th.
What happens if I delay and miss the tax filing date? Can I get an extension?
Delaying filing your tax return is not recommended. If you delay and miss the filing date, it’s best to file as quickly as possible. In order to attain a six-month extension, you must fill out Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Special conditions apply if you are a U.S. resident currently living outside of the United States, out of the country when your six-month extension expires, or serving in a combat zone.
If an individual delays filing and misses the deadline, what is the course of action taken at Fast Tax?
If you miss the April 15th filing deadline, the best course of actions is to file as soon as possible and apply for penalty relief.