Thanks to a Glitch on the IRS Website, You Now Have an Extra Day to File Your Taxes

If you, like me, waited until the eleventh hour to even think about getting your taxes filed, you have just been given a reprieve by the IRS. Suggested Reading New AI TikTok Trend Has Gorillas Posing as Black Women, and Folks are Pissed Steve Harvey’s Gorgeous $15 Million Once Owned by Tyler Perry Rumi Carter’s…

If you, like me, waited until the eleventh hour to even think about getting your taxes filed, you have just been given a reprieve by the IRS.

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On Tuesday morning, the day income taxes were due, the IRS experienced system issues with its website, and many services were unavailable throughout the day.

In a statement on its website, the IRS acknowledged the problem, apologized for the inconvenience, and announced that it would give taxpayers an extra dayโ€”until midnight on Wednesday nightโ€”to file their taxes.

โ€œThis is the busiest tax day of the year, and the IRS apologizes for the inconvenience this system issue caused for taxpayers,โ€ acting IRS Commissioner David Kautter said. โ€œThe IRS appreciates everyoneโ€™s patience during this period. The extra time will help taxpayers affected by this situation.โ€

Taxpayers who need additional time beyond Wednesday can file for an automatic six-month extension, which will give them until October to file. Filing for the extension is free.

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