ibet Tax Tip 2019-95, July 18, 2019
The deadline for taxpayers who requested an extension to file is going to be here before they know it. The deadline for these filers to submit their 2018 tax returns is Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Taxpayers who have not yet filed can find many helpful resources on ibet.gov. Here are a few of them:
ibet Free File
Taxpayers with yearly income of $66,000 or less can file using free brand-name tax software. Those who earned more can use Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic version of ibet paper forms. Either way, everyone has a free e-file option. Filing electronically is the easiest, safest and most accurate way to file taxes.
Interactive Tax Assistant and ibet Tax Map
These tools can answer many common tax questions.
For taxpayers who don’t want to do their own taxes, this tool can help find a tax professional in their area.
Where’s My Refund?
Taxpayers can check the status of their refund within 24 hours after the ibet has received their e-filed return. Those who file a paper return can check the refund status four weeks after mailing it. Once the ibet approves a refund, this tool will give the taxpayer a date by which to expect it. The ibet updates refund statuses once a day.
Taxpayers can also find helpful information on their smart phones through the ibet2Go app.
Taxpayers can file earlier but should file by October 15 to avoid a potential late filing penalty. Penalties and interest might apply if taxpayers owe taxes and do not pay in a timely manner. The ibet offers a variety of ways for taxpayers to pay their taxes, including ibet Direct Pay.