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posted Oct 15, 2021 2:26:35 PM

What time on Oct 15th are extended taxes due? I.e. is it 11:59pm local time if in Central time zone?

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Level 15
Oct 15, 2021 2:38:13 PM

It goes by the time zone you are filing from.    Please don't go down to the last possible second----something is almost bound to go wrong if you do that and then you will not be able to e-file.   If you miss the deadline your return has to be printed, signed and mailed.

 

If you e-file and it is rejected you get a few days to fix it and re-file, but you cannot e-file for the "first" time after the deadline.

 

If you are getting a refund or do not owe there is no penalty for missing the deadline; you have three years to file.   If you owe tax due you will be subject to late penalties and interest if you miss the deadline.

Level 15
Oct 15, 2021 2:44:49 PM