The new tax law passed this year is more complicated than it has been in decades. Many people who have traditionally done taxes on their own are opting to switch to a Certified Public Accountant to ensure they comply with the law and minimize their tax liability. As the tax law becomes more complex, there are situations when you will need to file for an extension of time to file your income tax returns. DID YOU KNOW: The IRS allows taxpayers to file a 6-month extension which is free, easy, and electronic and this can be done for any reason if you need more time to prepare your taxes. An extension form needs to be filed by April 15th for individuals and corporations and March 15th for partnerships and S corporations. An extension moves Read More...
2018 Tax Filing Deadline on April 17th
We wanted to share a gentle reminder that the tax filing deadline this year has once again shifted away from April 15th. When is the Tax Filing Deadline? For individual taxes, the final date to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. This goes against the traditional April 15th deadline for individual tax returns. The shift is due to April 15th falling on Sunday as the tax deadline cannot land on a Sunday. Also, since Monday April 16th is Emancipation Day (which is a legal holiday for the District of Columbia), the filing deadline will be pushed to Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. This gives you a couple of extra days to meet the deadline. Where's My Refund? Once taxes are filed, a common question we get is "where is my refund?". The Read More...