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IRS Newswire April 8, 2025

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Issue Number:    IR-2025-42

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*IRS: Act now to file, pay or request an extension* 

WASHINGTON — With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there is still time to file their federal income tax return electronically and request direct deposit of any refund. 

Filing electronically reduces tax return errors as tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. Most taxpayers qualify for electronic filing at no cost and, when they choose direct deposit, usually receive their refund within 21 days. 

*Free electronic filing options*

Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less in 2024 can use IRS Free File [ [link removed] ] guided tax software now through Oct 15. IRS Free File Fillable forms [ [link removed] ], a part of this program, is available at no cost to taxpayers of any income level and provides electronic forms for people to fill out and e-file themselves. 

IRS Direct File [ [link removed] ] is now open to all eligible taxpayers in 25 states to file their 2024 federal tax returns online, for free, directly with the IRS. Go to the Direct File [ [link removed] ] website for more information about Direct File eligibility and the 25 participating states. 

Through a network of community partnerships, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) [ [link removed] ] programs offer free tax return preparation to eligible people in the community by IRS-certified volunteers. 

MilTax [ [link removed] ], a Department of Defense program, generally offers free return preparation and electronic filing software for federal income tax returns and up to three state income tax returns for all military members, and some veterans, with no income limit. 

*Use Where's My Refund? to check refund status*

The Where's My Refund? [ [link removed] ] tool usually shows a refund status within 24 hours after a taxpayer e-files a current year return. It takes about four weeks for the same information to be available for those filing paper returns. 

Taxpayers can get their refund information for the current year and past two years. The tool is available 24/7, and is a fast, easy way to get information about a refund without needing to call the IRS. To use the tool, taxpayers need their Social Security number, filing status and exact refund amount. The tool updates once a day, so people don't need to check more often. 

Taxpayers can also check Where's My Refund? [ [link removed] ] by downloading the IRS free mobile app, IRS2Go [ [link removed] ], from an iPhone or Android device. 

*Taxpayers that owe on their tax return*

IRS reminds people they can avoid paying interest and some penalties by filing their tax return and, if they have a balance due, paying the total amount due by the tax deadline of April 15. 

*Payment options for individuals *

The IRS offers various options for taxpayers who are making tax payments [ [link removed] ]: 


* Direct Pay [ [link removed] ]_ _– Make a payment directly from a checking or savings account without any fees or registration.
* IRS Individual Online Account [ [link removed] ] – Make a payment directly from a checking or savings account and view amount due, payment plan details, payment history and scheduled payments. To create an account or for more information, taxpayers can visit the online account page on IRS.gov.
* Pay taxes with debit card, credit card or digital wallet [ [link removed] ]_ _– Make a payment directly with a debit card, credit card or digital wallet. Fees are paid to the payment processors. The IRS doesn’t receive any fees for these payments. Authorized card processors and phone numbers are available on IRS.gov.
* Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) [ [link removed] ]_ _– This free service gives taxpayers a safe, convenient way to pay individual and business taxes by phone or online. To enroll and for more information, taxpayers can visit eftps.gov [ [link removed] ]_ _or call _800-555-4477_.
* Electronic funds withdrawal (EFW) [ [link removed] ]_ _– Taxpayers can file and pay electronically from their bank account when using tax preparation software or a tax professional. This option is free and only available when electronically filing a tax return.
* Check or money order [ [link removed] ]_ _– Payments made by check or money order should be made payable to the “United States Treasury.”
* Cash [ [link removed] ]_ _– Make a cash payment through a retail partner and other methods. The IRS urges taxpayers choosing this option to start early because it involves a four-step process. Details, including answers to frequently asked questions, are on the IRS.gov page on how to Pay with Cash at a Retail Partner [ [link removed] ]. 

*Payment options for individuals unable to pay their taxes in full*

Taxpayers who can’t pay in full by the tax deadline should pay what they can now and apply for an online payment plan [ [link removed] ]. Applicants that apply online will know immediately if their request for a payment plan is accepted or denied without calling or writing to the IRS. 

Online payment plan options include: 


* Short-term payment plan [ [link removed] ] – The total balance owed is less than $100,000 in combined tax, penalties and interest. Additional time of up to 180 days to pay the balance in full.
* Long-term payment plan [ [link removed] ] – New Simple Payment Plan [ [link removed] ] criteria make it easier and more accessible to enter a long-term payment plan when the total balance owed is less than $50,000 in combined tax, penalties and interest. Taxpayers may pay in monthly payments for up to the collection statute, usually 10 years. Payments may be set up using direct debit (automatic bank withdrawal), which eliminates the need to send in a payment each month, saves postage costs and reduces the chance of default. 

Though interest and late-payment penalties continue to accrue on any unpaid taxes after April 15, the failure to pay penalty is cut in half while an installment agreement is in effect. Find more information about the costs of payment plans on the IRS Additional Information on Payment Plans [ [link removed] ] webpage. 

*Unable to file by the April 15 deadline?*

Individuals unable to file their tax return by the tax deadline can apply for a tax-filing extension in the following ways: 


* Individual tax filers, regardless of income, can electronically request an automatic tax-filing extension through IRS Free File [ [link removed] ] by filing a Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return [ [link removed] ].
* Make an electronic payment using Direct Pay, debit card, credit card or digital wallet and indicate the payment is for an extension.
* Mail Form 4868 by the tax deadline. 

*Getting an extension*

Things taxpayers should know when requesting a tax-filing extension, including: 


* Tax-filing extension requests are due by the tax deadline date, and it does not give an extension of time to pay the taxes.
* Avoid some penalties by estimating and paying the tax due by the tax deadline.
* Special rules for tax deadlines and automatic tax-filing extensions may apply for taxpayers serving in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty areas [ [link removed] ], living outside the United States [ [link removed] ], and people living in certain disaster areas [ [link removed] ]. They may not need to submit a tax-filing extension; however, people should check to see if they qualify before the tax deadline.* *

*Use IRS.gov for the quickest and easiest information*

Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov [ [link removed] ] 24 hours a day for answers to tax questions [ [link removed] ], more tips and resources by visiting the Let Us Help You [ [link removed] ] page.

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