Individual tax returns due for tax year 2020 The due date for filing tax returns and making tax payments is May 17, 2021. If you haven’t applied for an extension, e-file or postmark your individual tax returns by midnight. The Individual Tax Return Extension Form for Tax Year 2020 is also due on this day.

What if I file after May 17th?

Penalties and interest will apply to taxes owed after May 17. Even if a taxpayer can’t afford to immediately pay the taxes they owe, they should still file a tax return as soon as possible to reduce possible penalties. Taxpayers who have a history of filing and paying on time often qualify for penalty relief.

What happens if I don’t file taxes by May 17?

Penalties for tax balances will start to accrue after May 17. The failure-to-pay penalty is 0.5% of the unpaid taxes per month, with a cap of 25%. Those who can’t afford to pay now may apply for a payment plan online, by phone or in person.

When is the due date for federal income tax?

A handful of states have a later due date, April 30, 2021, for example. Income tax returns must be postmarked on or before the 2021 filing due date to avoid penalties and late fees. Keep your post office receipt and ensure it is date stamped. The receipt date must be legible.

When do I have to send my state tax return?

Most state income tax returns are due on that same day. A handful of states have a later due date, April 30, 2021, for example. Income tax returns must be postmarked on or before the 2021 filing due date to avoid penalties and late fees. Keep your post office receipt and ensure it is date stamped. The receipt date must be legible.

When do income tax returns have to be postmarked?

Federal income taxes for tax year 2019 are due April 15, 2020. Most state income tax returns are due on that same day. A handful of states have a later due date, April 30, 2020, for example. Income tax returns must be postmarked on or before the 2020 filing due date to avoid penalties and late fees. Keep your post office…

Is there a deadline to file a past due tax return?

There is no IRS deadline for overdue previous year tax returns, but in order to claim a tax refund for a certain year, you must file a tax return for that year within 3 years of the original due date. If you wait longer than 3 years, any tax refund is forfeit. On the other hand, past due taxes do not disappear.