The IRS, or Internal Revenue Service, encourages taxpayers to prepare to file their tax returns for the 2023 tax year in the upcoming 2024 tax season.
The IRS website offers a variety of tools, tips and resources designed to make it easier for taxpayers to file their returns.
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These tools include the Interactive Tax Assistant, ‘Where’s My Refund’ functionality, the IRS Online Account, as well as the Free File and Direct File tools.
When does the 2024 tax season begin?
So far, the tax entity has not disclosed the precise date on which it will start getting the tax returns. However, it has indicated that this information will be announced later this month. Last year, the tax season opened on January 23.
Instead, for the first time since 2019, the deadline for filing returns will be April 15. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the due date was postponed to July 15. Similarly, in 2021, the due date was pushed back to May 17.
In 2022 and 2023, the date was moved to April 18 due to Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia.
As usual, those requesting an extension will have the opportunity to file their return until October 15. It is important to note that this extension does not cover the tax payment deadline.
The deadlines for those who pay taxes on a quarterly basis are as follows:
- Payment period from January 1 to March 31: April 15.
- Payment period from April 1 to May 31: June 17, since the 15th is a Saturday.
- Payment period from June 1 to August 31: September 16, as the 15th is a Sunday.
- Payment period from September 1 to December 1: January 15 of the following year.
Recommendations for filing tax returns
The IRS advises taxpayers to gather all necessary information before filing their tax return, encouraging them to carefully examine their tax situation to determine their eligibility for tax credits.
Once they have gathered all of their information, they can be sure to file a more accurate and correct return, which will make it easier to get their tax refund quickly.
After filing, the IRS allows up to 21 days to send your refund by direct deposit for those who filed electronically, or 6 to 12 weeks for those who chose to file by mail.