We made it. Tax Day 2025 is finally over. For most of us. When the filing season started on Jan. 26, millions who were expecting refunds filed immediately. Most of us got our returns to the Internal Revenue Service by April 15. But plenty of taxpayers also got extensions. They are looking at an Oct. 15 filing deadline.
Those procrastinating filers aren’t a problem. In fact, the IRS appreciates taxpayers who take time to fill out their 1040 forms correctly. It also is grateful that tax submissions are spread out a bit, especially now that the IRS is a leaner agency. Processing returns is easier when they arrive throughout the year instead of in massive bunches.
But enough about Uncle Sam’s tax collection issues. The focus now is on all y’all who filed for extensions, giving you another six months to complete your return. Since your new mid-October due date will be here before you know it, let’s get started now on meeting it.
The ol’ blog is here to help you finish up your extended Form 1040. You can start with January’s tax tips page, which has links to the rest of the year’s tips by-month collections. You also can peruse various tax categories for more tailored advice by clicking on the More Tax Posts drop-down menu at the top of this (and every) page.
And to make sure you don’t miss your new filing deadline, the count-down clock below will let you know just how much time you to file by Oct. 15. At the latest.e. (Note: I’m in the Central Time Zone, so adjust accordingly for where you live.)
J Zodiaco
I am an A.I.G.annuity client and my 5 year contract had matured on 2/3/09. I had my local bank send; in advance of the said maturty date to A.I.G.to roll over my wifes and my account. At this writing,after four phone calls . All they keep telling me is checks in the mail!Anyone out there getting the same run around and/or what course of action help is available to get my money. As I see it they are holding our money illegally and it may be on the edge of fraudulent business practices and/or plain criminal larceny
Jan Dillaha
The AIG situation is no surprise. WSJ published a story on this problem before the bailout dust had settled.
What is surprising is that as a nation who has no respect for it’s duly elected legislators we trust them to watch over AIG. Most of our legislators have no business experience and less business acumen. The idea that any of them can tell AIG how to run their business better is insanity.
When Arthur Anderson did stupid they went under. There was no discussion about the government bailing them out even though our financial markets depend on the services that CPAs provide. We got a bit antsy about the Big 8 becoming the Big 4. Lots of people lost their jobs, clients realigned with a new firm. Mid sized firms found this to be a huge opportunity.
It was painful, but the market worked then and it could work now.
Government is a place where the problems are worrisome, but the solutions are terrifying.
If you think that I make these comments lightly, there is nothing further from the truth. I am a CPA in SE Michigan who grew up in a GM home.
Susan
Sounds like a page from AMR’s “explanation” to the little people working under concessionary wages since 2003 as to why executive bonuses are justified and required.
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