The IRS encourages taxpayers to file their 2023 federal income tax return by October 15, 2024, to avoid late filing penalties. Electronic filing options, including IRS Free File and MilTax, are still available. Taxpayers in disaster areas or in the military may have extra time to file. Deadlines vary by location. Different areas have different deadlines, such as November 1, 2024, February 3, 2025, or even May 1, 2025. Taxpayers affected by recent events like Hurricane Helene or terrorist attacks in Israel have extended deadlines to file their 2023 returns. Members of the military have 180 days after leaving a combat zone to file their returns. IRS Free File is an option until October 15, 2024, which is available based on income levels and offers preparation for important tax credits. Online access to individual tax accounts is available for taxpayers to track payments, tax records, and more. Identity verification is required for access, using ID. me. Electronic payment options make filing and paying taxes easy and flexible. Taxpayers can choose to pay electronically through various methods up to the October 15, 2024, deadline. The EFTPS system and IRS Direct Pay allow for safe online payments, while credit card or debit card payments come with a fee. The IRS2Go mobile app provides mobile-friendly payment options. Taxpayers can also use resources like the Interactive Tax Assistant tool for help with tax questions or access tax information in multiple languages on the IRS website. For more detailed assistance, taxpayers can refer to Publication 5136, the IRS Services Guide.
