As tax deadlines approach, many taxpayers assume they have two options if they are not ready: file late or file an extension. But those choices are not interchangeable. The difference between filing late and filing an extension can mean the difference between manageable interest charges and rapidly escalating penalties. Filing your return, paying what you owe and avoiding penalties are three separate IRS rules — and an extension only affects one of them.
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