Federal and New York state income tax returns are due on April 15. Taxpayers can file for a six-month extension by submitting Form 4868 (federal) or Form IT-201 (New York). Filing after April 15 without an extension may result in penalties if you owe taxes.
Refunds for electronically filed returns should arrive within 21 days, while paper returns may take 6-8 weeks. You can expedite refunds by selecting direct deposit. Use the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool or IRS2Go app to check your refund status. Delays may occur for those claiming certain tax credits or with outstanding government debts.
Taxpayers earning under $84,000 can file for free through IRS and state programs, with additional support available for seniors and eligible low-income filers.
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