File Your Returns As Tax Extension Deadline for 2022 Ending Soon

A record number of americans filed a tax extension this year.

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Oct.17 is the final date for submitting tax details for 2022

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Extension was given only to file the tax returns

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But taxes were still to be paid by tax day, which was April 18.

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Getting a tax extension provide more time to file your tax return.

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The failure to pay fee is equal to 0.5% of the tax owed after the due date for each month or part of a month that the tax remains unpaid.

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If you haven't filed your return for the 2021 tax year and did'nt request an extension, you'll be hit with a failure to file penalty.

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