{"id":17347,"date":"2024-04-15T17:44:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=17347"},"modified":"2024-12-03T06:27:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T06:27:12","slug":"last-minute-tax-filing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/last-minute-tax-filing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listen up procrastinators, you\u2019ve avoided your taxes for long enough. Waiting until the last-minute to file only adds more stress to a task many people already find confusing. But don\u2019t worry, we have some last-minute tax filing tips that can make the process as painless as possible. First, gather all necessary documents like W-2s, 1099s, and receipts to ensure you have everything you need in one place. While these tips can help you tackle filing now, it\u2019s a good reminder to <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/get-ready-to-file-taxes-what-to-do-before-the-tax-year-ends\/\">prepare for taxes before yearend<\/a> by keeping track of deductions and setting aside important records throughout the year. Staying organized in advance can save you from scrambling when deadlines approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-the-tax-deadline\"><strong>Know the tax deadline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people need to file their 2023 tax return before midnight on April 15th. However, the IRS has extended the deadline for certain taxpayers who were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affected by disaster situations<\/a>.  This includes parts of Maine, Rhode Island, Alaska, and Hawaii to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-all-the-necessary-documents\"><strong>Have all the necessary documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doing your taxes goes a lot smoother when you have everything you need at your fingertips.&nbsp; Before you sit down to prepare your return, track down all your tax documents.&nbsp; If you have a simple return, chances are you\u2019ll just need: your W-2 form from your employer, which reports your earnings. Other common documents might include 1099 forms if you\u2019ve done freelance work or received other types of income. You might be wondering, <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/do-i-have-to-file-taxes\/\">do I have to file taxes<\/a> if your earnings were below a certain threshold? It&#8217;s always a good idea to check the IRS filing requirements to ensure you&#8217;re in compliance with the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A photo ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/missing-your-w-2-heres-what-to-do\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W-2, Wage and Tax Statement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security Numbers (SSN) or <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/what-tax-credits-can-itin-filers-claim\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN)<\/a> for you, your spouse and any dependents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth dates for you, your spouse and any dependents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking information for your refund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of your prior year tax return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those with a more complex tax situation, we suggest using our <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-prep-checklist-what-to-gather-before-filing\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tax Prep Checklist<\/a> to get organized.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-file-your-taxes-online\"><strong>File your taxes online <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re racing against the clock, every second counts.\u00a0 E-filing is the fastest way to get to the finish line.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips&amp;gid=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn<\/a> saves you time by only asking questions relevant to you.\u00a0 There are no forms and calculations to slow you down.\u00a0 Just ez tax returns. The best part is you may be able to file a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/why-us\/free-for-simple-returns.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE simple federal return<\/a>.\u00a0 Depending on where you live, you may just have to pay a small fee for your state return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips&amp;gid=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-import-last-year-s-data-to-speed-up-the-process\"><strong>Import last year\u2019s data to speed up the process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to use the same tax program you did last year, you can save time on your last-minute tax filing by using prior-year import.\u00a0 With the click of a button, last year\u2019s information will be automatically transferred into this year\u2019s return bringing you one step closer to your refund.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-double-check-your-return\"><strong>Double-check your return<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing slows down a refund like careless mistakes. Even though you&#8217;re rushing to complete your last-minute tax filing, you still need to make time to double-check your return.&nbsp; Tax software can detect certain errors, but it doesn&#8217;t know whether the information you\u2019re providing is accurate.&nbsp; Therefore, you\u2019ll need to do your due diligence. Before clicking &#8220;E-file my return&#8221;, make sure you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entered your Social Security Number (SSN) correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spelled your name right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reported all your income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided the correct banking information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may seem silly, but these kinds of errors happen more often than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-the-right-address-if-you-plan-to-mail-in-your-return\"><strong>Use the right address if you plan to mail in your return<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter how much e-filing grows in popularity, there are still some people who rather to do their taxes online then print and mail it in.\u00a0 If that is your preference, check the IRS website to find out where to mail your return.\u00a0 Choosing the right address can be tricky because it depends on the state you live in, the form you\u2019re filing and whether you\u2019re enclosing a payment.\u00a0 Be sure to write the address clearly and use the correct postage.\u00a0 The last thing you want is for your forms to be \u201creturned to sender\u201d.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp; The IRS considers your tax return on time if it was postmarked by the filing deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-request-a-filing-extension-if-you-can-t-meet-the-tax-deadline\"><strong>Request a filing extension if you can&#8217;t meet the tax deadline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone is able to get their taxes done by the tax deadline and that\u2019s alright.\u00a0 The IRS will grant you more time to file but you need to request an extension no later than April 15<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Doing so will give you an additional six months or until October 15<sup>th<\/sup> to file without penalty.\u00a0 To request an tax filing extension, you\u2019ll need to complete and submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f4868.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form 4868<\/a> to the IRS.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pay-by-tax-day\"><strong>Pay by Tax Day <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t be fooled, requesting a tax extension doesn\u2019t give you more time to pay your balance if you owe the IRS.\u00a0 They still expect their money by Tax Day.\u00a0 Any unpaid taxes will begin accruing penalties and interest on April 16<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Even if you can\u2019t afford to pay the full amount, at least put something towards the bill to minimize the blow.  The IRS offers several <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-pay-your-tax-bill\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payment options<\/a> including credit or debit card, installments, IRS Direct Pay and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-what-the-penalty-is-for-filing-late\"><strong>Know what the penalty is for filing late<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you can afford to pay your tax bill or not you still need to file on time.\u00a0 If you owe the IRS and miss the tax deadline you will be penalized for each month your return is late.\u00a0 The penalty for failing to file on time is 5 percent of your unpaid taxes.\u00a0 If your return is more than 60 days late, the minimum penalty is $485 or 100 percent of the tax owed, whichever is smaller. The penalty for not paying your full balance by the deadline is 0.5 percent of your unpaid taxes.\u00a0 In both cases the penalties can climb up to a maximum of 25 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is if you\u2019re owed a refund and don\u2019t file by the deadline you won\u2019t be penalized.&nbsp; The IRS just won&#8217;t issue your refund until you file your return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-all-your-payment-options\"><strong>Consider all your payment options <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normally when people owe the IRS they choose to pay via check, direct debit or credit card.\u00a0 However, you also have the option of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/online-payment-agreement-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">applying for a payment plan<\/a> and paying your balance off over time.\u00a0 If you filed your return and owe less than $50,000 in tax, penalties and interest, you may qualify for an installment agreement.\u00a0 The IRS also offers a short-term payment plan for those who owe less than $100,000 in tax, penalties and interest.\u00a0 You can apply on the IRS website or through your tax software provider.\u00a0 Fees may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-file-your-taxes-fast-and-ez-with-step-by-step-instructions\"><strong>File your taxes fast and ez with step-by-step instructions.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=lastminutefilingtips&amp;gid=lastminutefilingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The articles and content published on this blog are provided for informational purposes only. The information presented is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, legal, financial, or professional advice. Readers are advised to seek appropriate professional guidance and conduct their own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information provided.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024). Listen up procrastinators, you\u2019ve avoided your taxes for long enough. Waiting until the last-minute to file only adds more stress to a task many people already find confusing. 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