By the government's definition, income tax returns will become delinquent if it is post marked after April 15th, unless an extension was granted. The penalty of failure to file income tax is 5% on the amount that is due. The penalty of the failure to pay is 0.5% of the amount owed per month. Both of the penalties has a maximum amount of 25%.
There are many online websites that offer services for unfiled tax returns. You can also contat a local lawyer or the IRS to get help with delinquent tax returns.
Generally tax returns are due by April 15th. If April 15th falls on a weekend, then the deadline is extended to the next business day. The deadline for 2009 returns is April 15, 2010.
Delinquent tax returns are tax returns that have been filed late, or not at all; usually this incurs penalties and fees that increase over time, so it's best to pay your taxes fully and on time.
The 2013 deadline for filing individual income tax returns will be Monday, April 15. However, if one lives outside of the US, the deadline is June 15. This applies to those filing from Puerto Rico, also.
If you have a delinquent tax return the IRS will charge interest on any tax that you owe the government. If your tax return states that you will receive a credit, then there is no penalty for filing late. If you fail to files taxes for a long period of time, and owe the government money, criminal charges may be brought upon you, as well as tax liens.
If you're in the middle of doing your taxes and you're worried about meeting the approaching tax deadline, then there's a way to pay your taxes later without incurring a penalty. It's called filing an extension and it allows you to delay sending in your tax returns for up to six months. You'll have to file the extension by the regular deadline, as well as send in an estimated payment, but if for some reason you're not able to complete all the paperwork in time, then filing an extension will give you some breathing space.
Extension for business returns are handled using IRS Form 7004. However the deadline for any extensions have long since passed for the 2010 returns.
It is the same everywhere in the United States. The typical deadline to file your taxes is that they have to be postmarked by April 15th, but this year (2011) the deadline is extended to Monday April 18th.
The penalty rate on unfiled tax forms varies depending on the tax return amount. You should always do your taxes on time.
Filing your income tax returns in Gurgaon can be a complicated process, especially if you have multiple sources of income or have made investments. It is recommended to seek the assistance of a professional tax consultant to ensure that you file your returns accurately and on time.
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The deadline for the federal tax returns to be filed is on April 15 of every year unless otherwise changed.