I haven't yet filed my state or federal taxes, and it's already April 17...
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If you are going to get a refund, there are no penalties or interest assessed.  The IRS actually pays you a relatively low rate of interest on the money they owe you.\n\nIf, however, you owe money, then the interest and penalties build up rather quickly.  Failure to pay is equal to .5% of the balance due per month that you pay late, up to 25% of the total balance due.  Failure to file is either 4.5% or 5% of the balance, again up to 25% (a minimum of $100).  Then, on top of that, you must pay interest.\n\nRegardless of whether you owe or are due a refund, I would file Form 4868 online to give you an extension to file your return.  While this won't stop interest and failure to pay penalties, it will help you avoid failure to file penalties, and gives you 4 extra months to file.
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go to www.irs.gov click on status of my filing. you will need the amount of the refund and your ss#. TAKE YOUR ss# OFF THIS NOW!!!!!! NOT SMART!!!!!
625170
You're not in trouble, per se, because you have 3 years to file a return in order to get a refund (if due).  But what happens when you don't file a return is that IRS files a Substitute 1040 for you, and then they add penalties and interest to it, and the interest is accumulative, so you're much better off filing it now to eliminate owing them any more than you may already owe.  If you owe and can't pay, they will work out a payment plan with you, and you should take their offer, because the interest they charge is much less than paying it with a credit card.  And you don't need to hire someone to file the return for you; just go to irs.gov, find the form, fill it out and mail it in.
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The deadline to file taxes is April 15, but that is for income earned in the previous year.  For example, April 15, 2006 is the deadline to file taxes for income earned in 2005.  If you did not earn income in 2005, then you do not need to file a tax return by 04/15/06.
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You still have to file a tax form because you actually did earn money.  Sad, but true.  Since you don't want to pay e-file, do a written one and since it's miniscule the math is simple.  Remember, the 17th is the absolute final day to get those returns postmarked in the post office.  So grab a form and get to it.
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Some of your answers posted are incorrect.\n\nMost states work off a system similar to the Federal/IRS system.\nThis means you have three years from April 15 of the year following the year you are reporting.\nFor example, you have until April 15, 2008 to file a return for tax year 2004 (originally due on April 15, 2005).  Since most states share electronic information with the IRS, if you are in good standing with them, the state will notify you by letter of any amount due.\nIf they owe -you- money, they will -not- notify you.  You only have three years to claim an amount owed to you.\n\nState penalties for tax avoidance are in most cases much less than Federal penalties.\n\nMost employers automatically withhold the proper amount (within a few dollars) of your state taxes owed.  If you had federal taxes withheld from your check and filed a federal return, you should really not worry about it at all.\n\nIf you are self-employed, or had employees working for your business, it is a whole other story.  You should then consider hiring a tax expert or attorney as in these cases the possibility of severe fines and penalties can be real.\n\nOtherwise, don't worry about the state issue unless they contact you.\n\nI hope this has been helpful.
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Technically you could file an amended return (1040X) once you receive it, but I don't think waiting until next year is wise.  This is income that employer has reported to the IRS, and it will likely raise a red flag if it doesn't appear on your return.\n\nBy law, W-2's are to be given or mailed to employees no later than January 31.  I know my employer waited until the 27th to make them available.  Since your husband no longer works at the Food Lion, they'll have mailed it.  It's fairly likely it hasn't gotten to you yet.  I would wait a little while, then contact the employer to see if it was mailed.
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Well you should have filed an extension.  You should file that RIGHT AWAY to buy yourself a couple of months. If you are owed money by the Government, you don't have to pay penalties, but you might if you don't hurry and get the extension in!\n\nAnd please ignore the "yup" comment up their, you have A LOT of rights to get your money, but you should try to follow the basic rules...ask H & R block or file your own extension form...just go to IRS.GOV and download one as a pdf, fill it out and tell them you need a little extra time to gather receipts in the "reasons" section (don't say you're late) and then hurry and get your return in.\n\n_____\n\nWow, there are ALOT of misleading answers you have here.  YOU CAN GET YOUR MONEY, looks like you've got more than just the first guy to ignore, and a lot of kids who don't know what they're talking about like the girl who said April 17th?  Its been April 15th for the last 27 years I've filed a return!\n\nIf you are owed, you are in charge, but they will penalize you for not getting your return in on time...not much at this point....so don't worry.
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You're late filing your returns because either you didnt prepare and file them or your payroll processor didnt prepare and file them.  Your funding being late didnt have anything to do with it.  If you pay them, complete the form and mail it in -- if you don't pay them, complete the form and mail it in.\n\nThe only taxes that the employer must pay are the employer portions of FICA and Medicare.  If you're not paying and submitting withheld taxes then you have some other significant problems that go well beyond not filing your 941.\n\n[i run an independent payroll processing company].
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You can try calling them...if you e-filed, you should have it w/in 5 business days, otherwise it is more like 7-10 business days. I got mine w/in 3 business days and my federal tax refund w/in 7 business days.
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You will get it in January. That's when all tax forms are mailed out - 1099, W2, etc. You usually get them at the end of January.
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Call the IRS and ask.
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Call the states department of Revenue. They may have a number that can give you updates. I know Georgia does. Or call your tax preparer. If you did your taxes yourself and mailed it in. It could take anywhere from 6 weeks to a full year to get them.
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If an employer has a good current address on file and doesn't send you your W-2 before 31 January, then contact the IRS and it will no longer be a problem.  Also, the IRS may extend your deadline past April 15th!  With buy-outs, you'll have to contact the IRS, but I am sure that when a company is bought out, so are the records and the responsibility to send out W-2's.
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If he with held taxes on you or you were or should have been pd an a 1099. You need to go to IRS.GOV or you can call 1 800 829 1040. Tell them what is going on. They will tell you what you need to do. There might even be some money in it for you. What he is doing is wrong. You might want to find out what you have to do and go to him and say you can file or I'm going to turn you in. He might go ahead and do what is right. What he is doing is against the LAW. If you don't want him to know it is you that is fine. You don't have to tell. You are doing the right thing by filling. If he were to get audited in the future which is likely he can say that he pd you and they will want to know why you didn't file. Good luck with this!!
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explain EX? as in WHAT couldn't the IRS find?\n\nEdited:  OKAY GOT YA! file an injured spouse form, she will have to resubmit the 1040.  She should do that from now on.  Injured spouse claims take 12 weeks to process, as opposed to the normal 6weeks for regular tax returns, so tell her to be patient.  \n\nJust follow the instructions on the form, if you're not sure what to mail with the 8379 Injured Spouse Form, call their hotline at 1-800-829-1040.
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Do not file before January 1st, or it will be shredded.