@zenmster wrote:
but the deadline to file tax year 2021 is in feb 2022? I just found something online about this so I'm a little confused about the Oct 17, 2022 deadline - unless that's just applies to the ability to file online (?)!
Have no idea where you are seeing February 2022 to file a 2021 tax return.
A tax return for the current tax year is Always on April 15 of the year or later depending on the IRS extending the date.
If the taxpayer completes a Form 4868 requesting an extension that adds 6 months to the date for filing. For tax year 2021 the extended date is October 17, 2022.
However, any taxes owed on the tax return must be paid on or before April 15 to avoid a failure to pay penalty.
There are no penalties for filing after the due date if the tax return has no taxes owed or has a tax refund. A tax return with a tax refund can be filed at any time within 3 years of the original due date or the extended due date if the taxpayer submitted an extension request.
Using TurboTax the 2021 tax return can be filed up through October 17, 2022. After that date the 2021 tax return can only be printed and mailed.
