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TAX DEADLINE · OCT. 15
Your 2025 return is due Thursday. Here’s what to do now.
The extension gave you more time to file, not to pay. Filing on time avoids the biggest penalty.
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W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, last year’s return, and any extension payment you made in April.
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It shows payments the IRS already has from you, so you don’t overpay.
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If your income is under the IRS limit, Free File partners let you e-file for free through Oct. 15.
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You get a confirmation, and refunds with direct deposit usually arrive in about three weeks.
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IRS Direct Pay is free from your bank account. Every dollar paid now cuts interest.
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Short-term (up to 180 days) and monthly plans can be set up online at IRS.gov.
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The failure-to-file penalty is usually 5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
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The IRS doesn’t start contact by text or ask for gift cards or crypto. Use IRS.gov only.
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General information, not tax advice. Check IRS.gov.