Last-minute tax tips ahead of April 18 filing deadline

This Feb. 13, 2019, photo shows multiple forms printed from the Internal Revenue Service web page that are used for 2018 U.S. federal tax returns in Zelienople, Pa. The head of the IRS, overseeing the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax codes in three decades, says the average refund in this year’s tax-filing season, $2,833, worked out to be close to last year’s. Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig told Congress Wednesday that an increase is urgently needed in the agency’s budget to modernize antiquated computer systems and protect taxpayers’ data. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Last-Minute Tax Tips Ahead of April 18 Deadline Just a heads up: you have until April 18 to file your taxes or ask for an extension. CBS Money Watch analyst Jill Schlesinger recently shared tips for those who have yet to file. Schlesinger suggested that people file electronically instead of on paper to save time. If filing an extension, Schlesinger said that people should be looking for Form 4868 at IRS.gov. This will give people a chance to extend their time to October 17. However, check to see if you owe any money. You will still have to pay by the tax deadline. Have you already filed your taxes? Are you getting a return?