IRS delays tax deadline to mid-May
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The change comes after calls from accountants and leaders in Congress to delay the due date as new legislation and pandemic-related work changes disrupt taxpayer plans.
The Internal Revenue Service is delaying the April 15 tax filing deadline to May 17, giving taxpayers an additional month to file returns and pay any outstanding levies.
The postponement applies to individual taxpayers, including people who pay self-employment tax, the IRS said in a statement Wed
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