

What's the deadline for filing your federal tax return? And, of course, some states don't require you to file income taxes at all. Most state income tax returns are also due on April 18, although a handful of states have different deadlines. If you are expecting a refund, there's no penalty for filing late.
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Free tax software like Cash App Taxes can help you file an extension as well as finish your return. The IRS could charge a 5% failure to file penalty, plus additional interest and fines on top of that.

If you can't complete and file your tax return by Monday, you'll want to file a tax extension, particularly if you owe. Midnight - in your local time zone - marks the deadline for electronically filing or postmarking a tax return. Monday is your final opportunity to complete and file your 2021 tax return on time (excepting residents of Massachusetts or Maine, who get one extra day).

This story is part of Taxes 2022, CNET's coverage of the best tax software and everything else you need to get your return filed quickly, accurately and on-time.
