Tax filing time is here for Americans. Due date is October 15 for those on extension and many people are panicking. Despite the shutdown of certain IRS operation, the IRS has made clear that the Oct 15 due date is still in effect and people must still file timely. You can read more from the IRS about the effect of the lapse in appropriations here. Taxpayers should continue to file and pay taxes as they would under normal government operations. Individuals who requested an extension of time to file should still file their returns by Oct. 15, 2013 either electronically or on paper. The processing of paper returns will be delayed until full government operations resume. Payments accompanying paper tax returns will still be accepted as the IRS receives them. Tax refunds will not be issued until normal government operations resume.
What happens if the overseas filer still cannot get his return in on time? They are sometimes allowed an additional extension beyond October 15, discussed more fully below.
Additional Extension of Time for Taxpayers Out of the Country
Taxpayers who are out of the USA can request a discretionary 2-month additional extension of time to file their returns (that is, returns are due by December 15 for calendar year taxpayers).
To request this extension, you must send the Internal Revenue Service a letter explaining the reasons why you need the additional 2 months. Send the letter no later than the extended due date (October 15 for calendar year taxpayers) to the following address: Read More
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