If you plan to file your federal income tax return today, you're not late—yet. If your return is in good shape, you still have time to submit it by the deadline.
However, even if you don’t need to file, you may wish to file a return to claim certain tax credits—like the Earned Income Tax Credit.If you plan on filing a paper return, you'll want to put your return in first-class mail before midnight on April 18. That means you've filed your return on time. There's just one problem—you won't have proof of mailing. The better idea is to send it by certified or registered mail.
Don't forget to use the correct address—that's also a timely filing requirement. To do that, use the IRS chart:Where to file outside of USYou can use a private delivery service if you want to rely on something other than the post office. A list of private delivery services designated by the IRS to meet the"timely mailing as timely filing/paying" rule for tax returns and payments can be foundNo matter how you get a paper return to the IRS, be prepared to wait.
If you need accessible products like screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, and screen magnifying software, check out the onlineIf you need to order tax forms, instructions, or publications in Braille or large print, call 1-800-829-3676.
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