Tax Filing Deadline - Applying for an Extension - Palma Financial

It is that time of year again, tax filing deadline. This year April 15th falls on a Sunday and Monday April 16th happens to be Emancipation Day, a holiday that marks the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln signing into law the Compensated Emancipation Act. The deadline therefore for filing your taxes is Tuesday, April 17th.

If you need more time to file your tax returns an individual needs to file Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Tax Return.  Corporations, Partnerships, U.S citizens living abroad can also file for an extension though the forms would be different. The IRS maintains an information page on how to apply for an extension of time to file.

Whether you are filing your taxes or need more time and want to file an extension, Palma Financial Services in Dublin, CA is here to assist you with all your financial planning and accounting needs.