Taxes: Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties
Eight facts about what happens if you pay or file taxes late
Published September 10, 2019. It describes the law as enacted at that time and is kept here as a reference — tax rules change, and this page is not updated each season. For the deadlines and official links that apply now, see the tax center; to find out how any of this affects your own return, talk to us or read about our tax preparation service.
The annual deadline for most people to file their federal income tax return and pay any taxes they owe from the previous year is April 15th. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, then taxes are due the following business day. Here are eight facts about what happens if you pay or file taxes late.
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