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IRS Newswire April 16, 2025

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Issue Number:  IR-2025-51

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*Missed the April tax-filing due date? File promptly to minimize interest and penalties*

IR-2025-51, April 16, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers who missed the filing deadline to submit their tax return as soon as possible. Those who missed the deadline to file but owe taxes should file timely to avoid additional penalties and interest.

Taxpayers should keep in mind that requesting an extension allows for additional time to file but not to pay taxes owed. Individuals who owe taxes should file their tax return and pay as soon as they can. Interest [ [link removed] ] and penalties will continue to accrue on the owed taxes until the balance is paid in full.

*File and pay to limit penalties and interest*

Even if a taxpayer cannot afford to immediately pay the full amount of taxes owed, they should still file a tax return and pay as much as possible. The IRS offers options for taxpayers who need help paying their tax bill [ [link removed] ]. For more information, visit the Penalties [ [link removed] ] page on IRS.gov.

Taxpayers may qualify for penalty relief [ [link removed] ] if they have filed and paid timely for the past three years and meet other important requirements. For more information, see the Administrative Penalty Relief [ [link removed] ] page on IRS.gov.

*Online payment options*

Individuals can pay taxes owed securely through IRS Online Account [ [link removed] ], IRS Direct Pay [ [link removed] ], The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) [ [link removed] ], debit or credit card or digital wallet [ [link removed] ]. Taxpayers may also apply online for a payment plan [ [link removed] ] (including installment agreements).

Those who pay electronically get immediate confirmation after submitting payment. Direct Pay and the EFTPS allow taxpayers to receive payment email notifications. Find additional payment information at Make a Payment [ [link removed] ] on IRS.gov.

*Due for a refund? Don’t overlook filing a tax return*

There's no penalty for filing after the April 15 deadline if a refund is due. Every year, the IRS estimates nearly a million taxpayers who failed to file prior year tax returns are potentially due refund money.

Taxpayers who choose not to file a return because they don't earn enough to meet the filing requirement may miss out on receiving a refund due to potential refundable tax credits. Examples include the Earned Income Tax Credit [ [link removed] ] and Child Tax Credit [ [link removed] ]. Taxpayers sometimes fail to file a tax return and claim a refund for these credits and others for which they may be eligible.

Taxpayers can track their refund using the Where's My Refund? [ [link removed] ] tool on IRS.gov, on the IRS2Go [ [link removed] ] mobile app or by calling the automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954. To use the Where's My Refund? tool, taxpayers need the primary Social Security number on the tax return, the filing status and the expected refund amount. The refund status information updates once daily.

Taxpayers who still need to file for the 2024 tax year are encouraged to take advantage of electronic filing options such as IRS Free File [ [link removed] ], which is available on IRS.gov through Oct. 20, or IRS Direct File, available to qualified taxpayers in 25 states.

*Choose a trusted tax professional*

Taxpayers who have yet to file a return might consider seeking assistance from a tax preparer. The IRS provides resources if they need someone to prepare a tax return [ [link removed] ]. The Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications [ [link removed] ] can help taxpayers find tax return preparers with professional certifications recognized by the IRS or who have completed the IRS requirements for the Annual Filing Season Program.

*Taxpayer Bill of Rights*

Taxpayers have fundamental rights under the law that protect them when interacting with the IRS. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights [ [link removed] ] divides them into 10 categories. IRS Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer [ [link removed] ], reiterates these rights along with the agency's obligation to protect them.

 

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