2021 tax extension filers don’t need to wait until Oct. 17

The IRS reminds the estimated 19 million taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2021 tax returns that they don’t have to wait until mid-October to file. If your client has all the necessary information to file an accurate return, they can file electronically at any time before the October deadline and avoid a last-minute rush to file. Visit IRS.gov for filing options, answers to frequently asked questions and other resources. This news release is also available in Spanish and Simplified Chinese.