Politics & Government
Last Chance: Filing Federal Taxes
The tax deadline is traditionally April 15 but has been pushed back to April 17.
You still have one day left to meet the filing deadline for your 2011 federal income tax returns.
The tax deadline is traditionally April 15 but has been pushed back to April 17. That's because April 15 is a Sunday, and April 16 is Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia.
April 17 is also the due date to apply for 2011 tax extensions.
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The will be open until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to file returns electronically. According to a statement posted on the IRS website, e-file is "the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds."
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For last-minute filing tips, see the IRS video attached.
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