The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced this week that the due date for filing and paying 2020 federal income taxes has been extended. The new due date is May 17, 2021.
Even though the deadline has been extended, the IRS is still encouraging people to file their taxes as soon as possible.
IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said, “Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to.”
This extension only applies to federal taxes. State of Michigan income taxes are still subject to the April 15th deadline, and City of Port Huron Income taxes are due on April 30, 2021.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
