Do taxes have to be postmarked by May 17?
John Thompson
Published Feb 27, 2026
The due date for filing tax returns and making tax payments is May 17, 2021. If you haven’t applied for an extension, e-file or postmark your individual tax returns by midnight. The Individual Tax Return Extension Form for Tax Year 2020 is also due on this day.
Can a minor go to jail for not filing taxes?
Tax Evasion: Any action taken to evade the assessment of a tax, such as filing a fraudulent return, can land you in prison for 5 years. Failure to File a Return: Failing to file a return can land you in jail for one year, for each year you didn’t file.
Are May 17 taxes due at midnight?
The IRS moved the deadline for filing individual tax returns from it usual date of April 15 to May 17. That means you have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday to file.
Can a 17 year old file their own tax return?
A 17 year old can file their own tax return. But you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return even if you are not claimed, you must indicate on your return that you can be claimed as a dependent. As a dependent you are not eligible for a stimulus payment. 0
Do you have to file a tax return?
If you’re not sure whether you’re required to file a return, visit Do I Need to File a Tax Return or refer to Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals). If you’re required to file and owe a balance, but you can’t pay all the tax due on your return, the IRS may be able to help you establish a payment agreement.
Is the IRS still processing tax returns May 17?
The IRS is still processing returns as usual. If you’re getting a refund and you don’t need more time to get your return in order, there’s no reason to wait until May 17 to file. Same goes for if you know you owe money and you can afford to pay it. Most online returns are processed within 21 days, according to the IRS.
Is there a deadline to file taxes on May 17?
The May 17 tax deadline gives you an extra 32 days to file your taxes, but for a lot of people, filing as soon as possible makes sense.