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October Tax Filing Extensions Remain Valid, Yet Unpaid Balances Accrue Monthly Penalties

October Tax Filing Extensions Remain Valid, Yet Unpaid Balances Accrue Monthly Penalties

Washington, Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
While taxpayers have until October 15, 2026, to file, an extension to file never delays payment. Unpaid April balances are already accruing a 0.5 percent monthly penalty.