In case there is any confusion, the deadline for taxpayers to file their tax returns in the United States has already passed. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has already closed tax deadlines for the 24-25 tax season. It is important to remember that the tax return must be submitted, otherwise the taxpayer will face fines and interests, which will increase the amount of the debt. However, if you belong to the States of Kentucky and Boone, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, Wyoming counties in West Virginia or Los Angeles County in California, you can benefit from a tax extension carried out by the IRS, extending the date until the end of the year.
2024/2025 Tax season
The deadline of 15 April imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for filing tax payments has now expired, so taxpayers will start receiving their refunds soon. However, if you have not filed your tax return, you will only have favored the increase of your debt with fines and interest for the delay time.
Missed the dead line, what now?
The later you submit your taxes, the higher the amount of fine and interest applied. Therefore, the IRS recommends that they be submitted as soon as possible. In addition, depending on the circumstances of each contributor, you may even be exempt from fines if you submit it as soon as you can. The IRS recommends that you always present your tax return even if you cannot afford to pay taxes. This way you will save the fine for delivering it out of time and interest for delay.
Failure to file: interest and fines
For every month that you don´t file, 5% of the tax will be added to your debt as a penalty. For every month that you don’t file, 5% of the tax will be added to your debt as a penalty, up to a maximum of 25%. You will have to pay the total amount of your debt as interest on arrears if you exceed 60 days after the deadline. At the end of the day, it is better to face the taxes within the active period of time and before the deadline, as, at least, you would get rid of de interest for delay. Furthermore, if you qualify for a refund, you may not even face this fine.
How much will I get back this year?
According to the IRS, this year repayments are averaging $2,945, as long as the rent statement is filled on time. However, if you have been one of the laggards, your refund import could be frozen and used to meet your debts with the IRS.
If you have been notified that you will receive a refund, just access the IRS tool “Where is my refund?” and you will see the its status. In addition, the IRS also provides taxpayers with information on fully legal advice to reduce their tax debt for fiscal year 25-26, if they choose so. If you own assets, you can file a capital loss claim, or you can make contributions to the IRS. Wether you choose one or another, what you must do without any excuse is to file your tax return regardless of your fiscal situation.
Which states have an extension to file?
There are several states which have been given an extension to file due to different causes. The deadlines have changed to the following:
- October 15, 2025, for Los Angeles County in California, due to the January 2025 wildfires
- November 3, 2025, for all of Kentucky and Boone, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne.
- Wyoming counties in West Virginia due to severe storms that took place in February of this year.
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