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Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
IRS Issues Advice to Taxpayers Who Missed April 2025 Deadline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has highlighted several options for Americans who missed the April 15, 2025, federal tax-filing deadline, advising those who have yet to file and pay should do so as soon as possible. Why It Matters Missing the filing deadline can trigger penalties, interest, and potential complications with future filings. The IRS announcement is important for anyone who may be facing late fees or seeking refunds. What To Know The IRS said taxpayers who owe taxes, interest, or penalties should file and pay promptly to limit additional financial consequences, according to official guidance issued on June 9, 2025. As interest and penalties accrue daily on unpaid taxes, filing promptly—even if unable to pay in full—can limit additional charges. Multiple secure payment methods are available, including IRS Online Account, IRS Direct Pay, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), and major credit or debit cards. Immediate electronic payment confirmation is also provided. Taxpayers unable to pay their full balance may apply for a payment plan online. Short-term plans are available for those who owe less than $100,000, granting up to 180 days to pay. Long-term installment agreements, available for balances under $50,000, offer up to 72 months of monthly payments. While interest and penalties continue, active installment agreements reduce the failure-to-pay penalty by half. Americans who requested a tax-filing extension have until October 15, 2025, to submit their returns, but any balance owed was still due by the original April deadline. Stock image of form 1040, used to file individual income taxes with the IRS. Stock image of form 1040, used to file individual income taxes with the IRS. GETTY Penalty Relief The IRS directed taxpayers who receive penalty notices to review instructions for requesting relief. Those with a compliant filing and payment history in the past three years may be eligible for penalty abatement. Other IRS Deadlines In related guidance, the IRS reminded Americans with business, gig, or investment income not subject to withholding about the next estimated tax payment deadline on June 16, 2025. Most employees pay their taxes on the annual deadline every April, but freelancers, gig workers, small business owners and anyone else earning money that hasn't been subject to federal withholdings may have to submit quarterly payments four times a year. This deadline applies for income earned between April 1 and May 31. June 16 is also the deadline by which Americans living and working abroad should file and pay any taxes owed. The extension applies to U.S. citizens and resident migrants outside the country, including dual citizens, offering them a two-month grace period after the regular April 15 deadline. What Happens Next The IRS will continue accepting 2024 federal tax returns and payments. Taxpayers expecting a refund who have yet to file will not receive penalties, but should submit returns so they can receive any owed money.
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
IRS Issues Tax Deadline Reminder To Millions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to millions of U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad to file their 2024 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes due by June 16. The extension applies to U.S. citizens and resident aliens outside the country, including dual citizens, offering them a two-month grace period after the regular April 15 deadline. All U.S. taxpayers, regardless of where they live, must report worldwide income to the IRS. That includes wages, interest, dividends and income from foreign sources. Accurate and timely filing is required to avoid interest, penalties, and the risk of missing out on available tax credits such as the foreign earned income exclusion. U.S. citizens or resident aliens whose residence and main place of business or post of duty is outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico, as well as members of the military on duty abroad, qualify for the automatic two-month extension-shifting their filing deadline from April 15 to June 16, 2025. Taxpayers unable to file by June 16 can request an additional extension to October 15, 2025. This extension is limited to filing-not to payment. Interest will accrue on any unpaid taxes starting from April 15, 2025. Electronic extension requests can be submitted through IRS systems, and Form 4868 is available for those unable to file online. Businesses should use Form 7004 for extensions, and can get a six-month extension. The fastest payment options include IRS Online Account, IRS Direct Pay, and the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). U.S. taxpayers without a domestic bank account can transfer payments directly to the IRS. Debit and credit cards, as well as digital wallets, are also accepted and may include service fees. Individuals affected by the ongoing conflict in Israel, or with residences or businesses in Israel, Gaza, or the West Bank, have their federal filing and payment deadline extended to September 30, 2025. Military personnel on duty in combat zones may also qualify for automatic extensions. Taxpayers with foreign financial accounts holding more than $10,000 at any point during 2024 must submit Form 114 (FBAR) electronically to the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The initial deadline was April 15, 2025, with an automatic extension to October 15, 2025, for those who missed the first date. Jay A. Soled,professor and chair of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Rutgers Business School, New Jersey,previously told Newsweek: "Even with the tax-filing extension, interest will apply to any 2024 tax payments received after April 15. This means that unpaid tax-year 2024 tax balances will begin accruing interest, currently at the rate of seven percent per year, compounded daily, after April 15, 2025." Commenting on why individuals working and living abroad have a two-month filing extension, Soled said it was "undoubtedly a relic of a bygone era when it was difficult for those living overseas to receive third-party information returns." He added that "in light of current technological developments, Congress would be wise to eliminate this exception." Richard D. Pomp, professor of law at the UConn Law School, Connecticut,previously told Newsweek, while discussing why individuals working and living abroad have a two-month filing extension: "The extension is a very old rule that predates the digital economy. Correspondence in those early days took place by mail and the time it took for mail to go back and forth across the ocean could lead to delays that taxpayers living in the country did not experience. In the digital economy, things are far more efficient and the rule is probably unduly generous." He added: "We are currently living through a total state of chaos at the IRS. Whenever possible, taxpayers abroad should file electronically and verify with screen shots and saved files, and copies of all documentation. U.S. taxpayers abroad have until June 16, 2025, to file their returns and pay taxes due for 2024, with eligible individuals able to seek additional extensions or payment arrangements if they are unable to meet this deadline. Taxpayers affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict or stationed in combat zones should review specific guidance and utilize all available IRS resources for support. Related Articles Trump Admin Gets a Win as Judge Allows IRS to Share Tax Data With ICEHunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against IRS Employees: 'Afraid to Fight'IRS Issues Advice As Natural Disaster Season ApproachesIRS Issues Guidance For Those Facing May 15 Tax Deadline 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
IRS Issues Tax Deadline Reminder To Millions
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to millions of U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad to file their 2024 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes due by June 16. The extension applies to U.S. citizens and resident aliens outside the country, including dual citizens, offering them a two-month grace period after the regular April 15 deadline. Why It Matters All U.S. taxpayers, regardless of where they live, must report worldwide income to the IRS. That includes wages, interest, dividends and income from foreign sources. Accurate and timely filing is required to avoid interest, penalties, and the risk of missing out on available tax credits such as the foreign earned income exclusion. File photo: the Internal Revenue Service Headquarters (IRS) building is seen in Washington. File photo: the Internal Revenue Service Headquarters (IRS) building is seen in Washington. J. David Ake/AP What To Know U.S. citizens or resident aliens whose residence and main place of business or post of duty is outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico, as well as members of the military on duty abroad, qualify for the automatic two-month extension—shifting their filing deadline from April 15 to June 16, 2025. Taxpayers unable to file by June 16 can request an additional extension to October 15, 2025. This extension is limited to filing—not to payment. Interest will accrue on any unpaid taxes starting from April 15, 2025. Electronic extension requests can be submitted through IRS systems, and Form 4868 is available for those unable to file online. Businesses should use Form 7004 for extensions, and can get a six-month extension. The fastest payment options include IRS Online Account, IRS Direct Pay, and the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). U.S. taxpayers without a domestic bank account can transfer payments directly to the IRS. Debit and credit cards, as well as digital wallets, are also accepted and may include service fees. Individuals affected by the ongoing conflict in Israel, or with residences or businesses in Israel, Gaza, or the West Bank, have their federal filing and payment deadline extended to September 30, 2025. Military personnel on duty in combat zones may also qualify for automatic extensions. Taxpayers with foreign financial accounts holding more than $10,000 at any point during 2024 must submit Form 114 (FBAR) electronically to the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The initial deadline was April 15, 2025, with an automatic extension to October 15, 2025, for those who missed the first date. What People Are Saying Jay A. Soled, professor and chair of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Rutgers Business School, New Jersey, previously told Newsweek: "Even with the tax-filing extension, interest will apply to any 2024 tax payments received after April 15. This means that unpaid tax-year 2024 tax balances will begin accruing interest, currently at the rate of seven percent per year, compounded daily, after April 15, 2025." Commenting on why individuals working and living abroad have a two-month filing extension, Soled said it was "undoubtedly a relic of a bygone era when it was difficult for those living overseas to receive third-party information returns." He added that "in light of current technological developments, Congress would be wise to eliminate this exception." Richard D. Pomp, professor of law at the UConn Law School, Connecticut, previously told Newsweek, while discussing why individuals working and living abroad have a two-month filing extension: "The extension is a very old rule that predates the digital economy. Correspondence in those early days took place by mail and the time it took for mail to go back and forth across the ocean could lead to delays that taxpayers living in the country did not experience. In the digital economy, things are far more efficient and the rule is probably unduly generous." He added: "We are currently living through a total state of chaos at the IRS. Whenever possible, taxpayers abroad should file electronically and verify with screen shots and saved files, and copies of all documentation. What Happens Next U.S. taxpayers abroad have until June 16, 2025, to file their returns and pay taxes due for 2024, with eligible individuals able to seek additional extensions or payment arrangements if they are unable to meet this deadline. Taxpayers affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict or stationed in combat zones should review specific guidance and utilize all available IRS resources for support.
