The IRS considers a paper return that’s due April 18 to be timely filed if it’s postmarked by midnight. But dropping your return in a mailbox on the 18th may not be sufficient.
The federal income tax filing deadline is slightly later than usual this year — April 17 — but it’s now nearly upon us! If you haven’t filed your individual return yet, you may be thinking about an extension.
Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2018 gift tax return — or whether filing one would be beneficial even if it isn’t required