Can I mail my returns the last day of tax season without a penalty ?

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Yes, you can. As long as it is postmarked by the deadline you will not receive a late filing penalty.

If you find that you need to file for an extension, please see this Help Article for instructions.

But be careful to not put it in too late.

Some post offices may be open late to collect and postmark on the 18th, and others will not.

Check with your Post office branch that you plan to mail from.

i.e., if dumped in their branch mailbox after (say) 5 or 5:30 PM, it may not get collected and postmarked until the 19th.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*

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