IRS Tax Tip 2017-44, April 10, 2017. This year’s tax-filing deadline is April 18. Taxpayers needing more time to file their taxes can get an automatic six-month extension from the IRS. Below are five things to know about filing an extension:

When is the deadline to file income tax returns?

It’s not that unusual for people not to file income tax returns, even when the IRS owes them money. In fact, the IRS said last month that about $1.1 billion in unclaimed refunds for the 2014 tax year must be claimed by this year’s tax deadline on Tuesday, April 17.

When to apply for an extension of time?

Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Special rules may apply if you are: Serving in a combat zone or a qualified hazardous duty area

When is the deadline for tax refunds for 2014?

In fact, the IRS said last month that about $1.1 billion in unclaimed refunds for the 2014 tax year must be claimed by this year’s tax deadline on Tuesday, April 17. They’re not small checks, either. The IRS estimates they average amount due is about $847. If the money isn’t claimed, the government gets it.

When is the last day to file taxes for 2017?

Health Coverage Tax Credit. Credit for Federal Tax on Fuels. If you’re late on filing your 2017 taxes, you still have time to do so. The last day to file in time to claim your money is May 17 …

Are there any unclaimed tax refunds for 2017?

The IRS reports there’s still roughly $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for those who didn’t file a return in 2017. Typically, if you skip your taxes one year, you can file for an extension and file late. The IRS gives a maximum window of three years before you lose out on your unclaimed return.

When do I have to file my 2017 tax return?

File your late 2017 taxes with PriorTax. Finish your return in just 10 minutes. 2017 tax returns cannot currently be E-Filed. You may still prepare a 2017 tax return online to file by mail. * * The IRS does not allow electronic filing of prior year tax returns, and the deadline for 2017 electronic filing has passed on October 15, 2018.

When is the last day to file taxes with priortax?

January 1st, 2018 was the first day to start your tax return with PriorTax. January 29th, 2018 marks the first day you can e-file your 2017 tax return. April 17th, 2018 was the last day to file your individual federal and state tax returns or extensions without IRS penalties accumulating.

Where do I Send my federal tax form for 2017?

Complete and sign IRS Tax Amendment Form 1040X online and and mail to the address on the form. Pick one or more States and complate and sign the associated State Tax Amendment Form (s) online and mail them to the address on the form. Do you owe 2017 Taxes to the IRS? If so, estimate potential late filing and/or late payment penalties .