There's the version of tax resolution the late-night commercials sell you. Then there's how it actually works. I'm Darrin Mish, a Tampa tax attorney. I've spent 32 years on the inside of these cases. Here's the real version.
Yes, you read that right. Next year’s tax deadline is going to be pushed back by three days to April 18. This is because of Emancipation Day in Washington D.C., a holiday that is usually celebrated on April 16, a day after tax day. But since that day falls on a Saturday next year, the government has declared April 15 as Emancipation Day. This gives most taxpayers until Monday, April 18 to file taxes. Click here to watch or read more information on IRS Back Taxes.
And if you are living in Maine and Massachusetts, it gets even better. Residents in these two states observe Patriots Day April 18, therefore will have until April 19 to submit their income tax returns.
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