NerdWallet: Haven’t filed Your Taxes Yet? Act soon to avoid penalties. Advice from Zuna’s Brian Miller and other experts.
Dealing with taxes can be a pain, but it's better than the penalties you'll face if you don't file or pay on time.
It’s easy for taxes to get lost in the shuffle of life during a normal year. This past year, that shuffle was intensified by the stresses of a pandemic.
Thankfully, the IRS extended the deadline for paying 2020 taxes from April 15 to May 17, so people have a bit of extra time to get their paperwork in order.
But after that extended May 17 deadline, it will be business as usual: Late filings or payments could result in penalties and/or interest. Here's what to expect if you're running behind, and what you can do to mitigate the damage.
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