• Today is the deadline to file taxes for those who requested an extension on their 2022 return
  • Taxpayers in parts of California, Alabama, and Georgia have an extended deadline due to natural disasters
  • File Form 1040 and necessary paperwork by midnight Eastern Time on Oct. 16
  • Filing on time helps minimize penalties and interest
  • Pay as much as possible if you owe taxes but can’t pay in full
  • IRS Free File offers free guided tax preparation for eligible taxpayers
  • The IRS has intensified enforcement activity to collect unpaid taxes
  • Different deadlines may apply for military personnel and those affected by natural disasters
  • Taxpayers affected by the terrorist attacks in Israel have a special deadline

Today is the tax extension deadline for those who requested an extension on their 2022 return. Taxpayers in parts of California, Alabama, and Georgia have an extended deadline due to natural disasters. Make sure to file Form 1040 and any necessary paperwork by midnight Eastern Time on Oct. 16 to remain in compliance and minimize penalties and interest. If you owe taxes but can’t pay in full, pay as much as possible to reduce interest and penalties. Eligible taxpayers can use IRS Free File for free guided tax preparation, while others can use IRS free fillable forms. The IRS has increased enforcement activity to collect unpaid taxes. Military personnel and those affected by natural disasters may have different deadlines. Taxpayers affected by the terrorist attacks in Israel have a special deadline.