Politics & Government

Last-Minute Filers Beware: Today Is Tax Day!

Taxpayers have until midnight tonight to file their taxes.

Taxpayers who have not yet filed their taxes have until midnight tonight to do so, according to the IRS.

Emancipation Day -- a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, fell on Friday, April 15 this year -- pushed the 2010 tax filing deadline to Monday, April 18. By law, District of Columbia holidays impact tax deadlines in the same way that federal holidays do, according to the IRS.

Taxpayers who request an extension have until Oct. 17 to file their 2010 tax returns.

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The IRS expects to receive more than 140 million individual tax returns this year, with most of those being filed by the April 18 deadline, according to the IRS website.

The IRS said it also cautions taxpayers with foreign accounts to properly report income from these accounts and file the appropriate forms on time to avoid stiff penalties.

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"The IRS has made important strides at stopping tax avoidance using offshore accounts," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. "We continue to focus on offshore tax compliance and people with offshore accounts need to pay taxes on income from those accounts."

H&R Block said its local offices will be open until 9 p.m., and for those who make an appointment today H&R Block will file extensions for free, according to its website. Returns can also be filed online with the service.

Jackson Hewitt is also another option for those looking to file in person or online. Check their website for more information.


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