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IRS Newswire April 19, 2023

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*Issue Number:?* ??IR-2023-89

*Inside This Issue*
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*Missed the April 18 filing deadline? File now to limit penalties and interest*

WASHINGTON ? The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who missed Tuesday?s April 18 tax-filing deadline to file as soon as possible. Taxpayers who owe and missed the deadline without requesting an extension should file quickly to limit penalties and interest. For struggling taxpayers unable to pay their tax bill, the IRS has several options available to help.

The IRS also reminds taxpayers who owed a refund that they don?t receive a penalty for filing late. People shouldn?t overlook filing a tax return. Every year, more than 1 million taxpayers overlook a tax refund; the IRS reminds those who didn?t file in 2019 [ [link removed] ] that time is running out to get any refund owed to them.

For 2022 tax returns due April 18, 2023, some taxpayers automatically qualify for extra time to file and pay taxes due without penalties and interest, including:


* Members of the military who served or are currently serving in a combat zone. They may qualify for an additional extension of at least 180 days [ [link removed] ] to file and pay taxes.
* Support personnel in combat zones or a contingency operation in support of the Armed Forces. They may also qualify for a filing and payment extension [ [link removed] ] of at least 180 days.
* Taxpayers outside the United States. U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including military members on duty who don't qualify for the combat zone extension, may qualify for a two-month filing and payment extension [ [link removed] ].
* Some disaster victims. Those who qualify have more time to file and pay [ [link removed] ] what they owe.

*Don?t overlook filing; people may miss out on a tax refund*
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. The most common examples of these refundable credits are the Earned Income Tax Credit [ [link removed] ] and Child Tax Credit [ [link removed] ]. Taxpayers often fail to file a tax return and claim a refund for these credits and others for which they may be eligible.

There's no penalty for filing after the April 18 deadline if a refund is due. Taxpayers are encouraged to use electronic filing options including IRS Free File [ [link removed] ] which is available on IRS.gov through Oct.16 to prepare and file 2022 tax returns electronically.

Taxpayers can track their refund using the Where's My Refund? [ [link removed] ] tool on IRS.gov, IRS2Go [ [link removed] ] or by calling the automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954. 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, usually overnight, so there's no need to check more frequently.

*File and pay what you can to reduce penalties and interest*
Taxpayers should file their tax return and pay any taxes they owe as soon as possible to reduce penalties and interest. An extension to file is not an extension to pay. An extension to file provides an additional six months with a new filing deadline of Oct. 16. Penalties and interest apply to taxes owed after April 18 and interest [ [link removed] ] is charged on tax and penalties until the balance is paid in full.

Filing and paying as much as possible is key because the late-filing penalty and late-payment penalty add up quickly.

Even if a taxpayer can't afford to immediately pay the full amount of taxes owed, they should still file a tax return to reduce possible late-filing penalties. The IRS offers a variety of options for taxpayers who owe the IRS but cannot afford to pay [ [link removed] ]. For more information see the penalties page [ [link removed] ] on IRS.gov.

Taxpayers may qualify for penalty relief if they have filed and paid timely for the past three years and meet other important requirements, including paying or arranging to pay any tax due. For more information, see the first-time penalty abatement [ [link removed] ] page on IRS.gov.

*Pay taxes due electronically*
Those who owe taxes can pay quickly and securely via their IRS Online Account [ [link removed] ], IRS Direct Pay [ [link removed] ], debit or credit card or digital wallet [ [link removed] ], or they can apply online for a payment plan (including an installment agreement) [ [link removed] ].

Taxpayers paying electronically receive immediate confirmation when they submit their payment. With Direct Pay [ [link removed] ] and the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) [ [link removed] ], taxpayers can receive email notifications about their payments. For more payment options, visit irs.gov/payments [ [link removed] ].

*Selecting a tax professional*
The IRS offers tips to help taxpayers choose a tax professional [ [link removed] ] to help with tax return preparation. The Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications [ [link removed] ] can help taxpayers find tax return preparers who hold a professional credential recognized by the IRS or who have completed IRS requirements for the Annual Filing Season Program.

*Taxpayer Bill of Rights*
Taxpayers have fundamental rights under the law that protect them when they interact with the IRS. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights [ [link removed] ] presents these rights in 10 categories. IRS Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer [ [link removed] ], highlights these rights and the agency's obligation to protect them.

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