Happy Tax Deadline Day!

April 15, 2008

The tax countdown clock (there in the right-hand column) is going through its final clicks. How about you? What are you up to today?

I’m spending this April 15:

Pulling my hair out and furiously crunching numbers!

Enjoying the day because I already filed.

Filing for an extension.

Spending the refund I already received.

Missing the tax deadline with reckless abandon!
 

If you’re still working on your 1040, let me refer you to a couple of pieces I put together this tax season, both here on the ol’ blog and for other publications:

The key is to File something today! If you just can’t get your 1040 finished, then request an extension (Form 4868).

Don’t forget about your state tax return or, if you have income that’s not subject to withholding, your first quarter 2008 estimated tax payment.

Remember that you have to file a 1040 before the IRS will send you your stimulus package rebate.

And if you didn’t file a 2004 return, you might be due a refund from that year. More in this post.

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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.)

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Comments
  • Amy
    18 years ago

    Happy tax day, Kay! Miss you! Amy P.

  • Kay
    18 years ago

    Cindy, while I’m always preaching about the cost of overpaying, I must admit that on a visceral level, I’m always happier when I do get something back vs. owing! And thanks much for your kind words. Kay

  • Cindy
    18 years ago

    You forgot a category for those lamenting the money gone from their bank accounts because they owed taxes.
    We had a weird one this year… we owed the gov a tiny amount, but got a HUGE refund from the state. I am proud of us for doing the federal withholdings so close to what we owe, but I was upset that we overpaid California so much. I guess that means I’ll have to go talk to HR sometime soon.
    I’m a long time lurker. I love your blog!!

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