
Whether you have a bit of breathing room or not, there's no good reason to procrastinate. You're losing out on money if you're owed a tax refund, and tax penalties and interest will grow if you owe the IRS. 15 to complete and file your tax return.įor those taxpayers who don't have extensions and are currently late on their 2021 taxes, you should file your tax return as soon as possible. And if you filed a tax extension on time, you've got until Oct. Some Americans affected by disasters like wind storms, tornadoes and wildfires have deadlines of May 16 or June 15. The tax deadline for most Americans - April 18 - has come and gone, but that doesn't mean your tax return is necessarily late. This story is part of Taxes 2022, CNET's coverage of the best tax software and everything else you need to get your return filed quickly, accurately and on-time.
