TAX RELIEF- Extended due date

Taxpayers who reside in, or have businesses in counties that were declared federal disaster areas can file certain returns late. This apply to the states of New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.

Certain deadlines falling on or after August 25, and on or before October 31, have been postponed to October 31, 2011.  Includes corporations and other businesses that previously obtained an extension until September 15 to file their 2010 returns, and individuals and businesses that received a similar extension until October 17. 

The extended due date also applies to the estimated tax payment for the third quarter, normally due September 15.

In addition, the IRS is waiving the failure-to-deposit penalties for employment and excise tax deposits due on or after August 25, and on or before Sept. 9, as long as the deposits are made by September 9, 2011.

Source: IRS.gov

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