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Tax Day is coming whether you like it or not.
The Internal Revenue Service began accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26, and for most taxpayers, the last day to file is quickly approaching.
If you’re among the roughly 30% of tax-filers whom Investment Property Exchange Services says will procrastinate filing state and federal income tax returns, you’ll need to be aware of when tax season ends.
Here are the tax season dates and deadlines you need to know.
When is the last day to file taxes?
Taxes for 2025 are due for most of us by Wednesday, April 15. If you don’t expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension.
When are state taxes due?
Most states have the same deadline as the federal government: April 15. It’s a good idea to check your state’s tax office website, which should have the most up-to-date information and state tax filing deadlines.
Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky‘s state tax filing deadlines are April 15.
What happens if I don’t file taxes?
If you don’t file your taxes by April 15 ‒ or by the extended deadline, Oct. 15, if you qualify for an extension – you will receive a notice from the IRS that you owe a Failure to File Penalty. The penalty is a percentage of the taxes you didn’t pay on time.
The standard penalty is 5% of the tax due for every month the return is late, up to 25% of the unpaid balance.
A smaller penalty of 0.5% is added if you file a return but fail to pay any taxes you owe, or if you get an extension on your return but fail to pay your owed taxes.
Are there exceptions to the April 15 tax deadline?
Yes. The IRS extends the annual tax deadline for taxpayers who live or do business in areas afflicted by disasters and for people in states with local holidays.
A complete list of disaster-related extensions is on the IRS website.
Deadline for filing income tax returns with extensions
If you request an extension, you’ll have until Oct. 15, a Thursday, to file your return. It’s important to keep in mind that the extension doesn’t buy you more time to pay your taxes. If you think you owe tax, you’d be wise to make your best estimate of the amount and pay it by April 15 to avoid penalties later on.
How long does it take to get your refund?
If you filed electronically and chose to receive your refund by direct deposit, your refund will most likely be issued within 21 days, the IRS says. If you mailed a paper return, the wait could be four weeks or longer.
How to check my tax refund
You can check the status of your federal tax refund online at irs.gov/refunds.
Contributing: Damon C. Williams, Daniel de Visé and Haadiza Ogwude.
