With the recent news that the IRS has over $150 million in undelivered tax returns, the IRS wanted to kick off the season for US expat taxes this year with some good news. The IRS issued a news release explaining that the deadline to US expat taxes has been extended to April 17th and explained some other ways the IRS will be making this year easier for taxpayers.
US Expat Taxes – Deadline Extended
Taxpayers will have until Tuesday, April 17, to file their 2011 tax returns and pay any tax due because April 15 falls on a Sunday, and Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falls this year on Monday, April 16. According to federal law, District of Columbia holidays impact tax deadlines in the same way that federal holidays do; therefore, all taxpayers will have two extra days to file this year. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Oct. 15 to file their 2012 tax returns.
The good news comes due to the typical April 15th tax date falling on both a Sunday and Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falling on Monday, April 16th. Two extra days to file your US expat taxes!
Other IRS 2012 Announcements
The IRS continues to focus on taxpayer service. The best way for taxpayers to get answers to their questions is by visiting the IRS website at IRS.gov. The IRS has updated the front page of the IRS website to make it easier for taxpayers to get key forms, information and file tax returns…
…Individuals making $50,000 or less can use the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for free tax preparation and, in many cases, free electronic filing. Individuals age 60 and older can take advantage of free tax counseling and basic income tax preparation through Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Information on these programs can be found at IRS.gov.
The IRS, as usual, encourages taxpayers to take advantage of all of the tools at hand to file their US expat taxes. There is even a smartphone app that provides information regarding the status of refunds and e-filing that is available to anyone around the globe.
More Information About 2012 Announcments
- Read more about from the IRS 2012 Announcments Press Release
- Seek additional information about US expat taxes
