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Federal law requires the tax return to be filed by the 15th day of the fourth month after the end of the taxpayer's year. Most individuals are required to calculate their taxes on a calendar year basis; hence, the due date for the return is April 15.

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When is the last day to file federal income taxes?

The last day to file federal income taxes is typically April 15th. However, if this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline may be extended to the next business day. It's important to check the current year's tax filing deadline to be certain.


What are the requirements to e file your federal income taxes for free?

Your income must be 58000 or less to file your federal income taxes for free. If your income is higher then you cannot file them for free from e-file.


Can you still file income taxes even though no federal taxes were taken out of check?

Can you still file income taxes even though no federal taxes were taken out of check?


When do I need to tell other to file their federal income tax?

You need to tell them to file their federal income taxes before April 15 I believe, here is the website check it out www.irs.gov/ that should show you when to file


Do you have until midnight April 15 to file your taxes?

Post marked by the post office before midnight April 15, 2010 YES to file and pay any income taxes that may be due with the completed correctly federal income tax return.


Who has to file income taxes in Illinois?

Anyone with any income, or even without an income can file. You are required to file Federal taxes if you made more than $1,800. Illinois requires anyone that earns or receives income in the state to file state taxes.


When you file federal taxes what is considered taxable income?

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Does a person drawing workers comp have to file taxes?

If worker's compensation is your only income for you and your family then no you don't have to file taxes. Worker's Compensation is not taxable on Federal Income Taxes.


DO you file taxes if you get state aid?

Yes when you have taxable income you would file a federal and state income tax return.


How old do you have to be to file income taxes?

Age is NOT one of the requirements of when you must file 1040 federal income tax return. As long as your are still breathing and have the required taxable income amounts you will be required to file a 1040 federal income tax return and pay any income taxes that may be due on the taxable amount of your income.


Do retirees have to file separation pay on their federal income taxes?

The general rule is: if it's income, then yes.


I don't owe taxes Should I fill out a Form 4868?

Any 4868 that should have been file was due to be postmarked before April 15 2010. You do have until October 15 2010 to file the 2009 1040 federal income tax return and you will NOT be charged any penalties and interest if you do NOT OWE any income taxes when you file the 2009 income tax return after April 15 2010.