If you obtained an extension to file your return, the extended deadline is October 15th, 2015. Note that non-filing of a tax return after the extended deadline can trigger a penalty.
Filing on October 15? Check These Tips Before Filing
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Filing on October 15? Check
These Tips Before Filing
If you obtained an extension to file your return, the
extended deadline is October 15th, 2015. You can lower
your tax bill by qualifying for the following tax credits:
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Low and moderate-
income families can
reduce their tax liability
substantially by using
this credit. It is a
refundable tax credit,
which means that even
if your tax bill is zero,
you can still claim it and
receive a refund.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
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This is another valuable
tax credit for low and
moderate-income
workers. Use this credit
if you contributed to a
retirement plan in 2014.
To claim this credit, use
Form 8880.
Savers Credit
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College students and
parents of students can
use this popular tax
credit to lower their tax
bill. To claim this credit,
you may use Form 8863.
American Opportunity Tax Credit
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The Premium Tax
Credit is a refundable
credit that allows low
and moderate-income
individuals and families
to afford health
insurance from the
Marketplace. Even if
you have no tax liability,
you can claim the credit
by filing a return.
Premium Tax Credit
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If you did not pay your
taxes before the April
15th filing deadline, the
IRS can charge a penalty
on your estimated tax
liability. It’s in your best
interest to make
immediate efforts to
pay your total tax bill.
Payment of a Tax Bill