The deadline to file 2020 tax returns will be extended until May 17, 2021, instead of the traditional April 15, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Wednesday.
The one-month extension applies to both tax filings and payment, and
is for federal income taxes only, not state taxes.
"This continues to be a difficult time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers deal with unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities," said the IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig in a statement.
Due to the health emergency, this year the IRS began accepting tax returns for 2020 on February 12, instead of its usual early January date.
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