While 2026 is a fresh start, that doesn’t mean many Americans won’t wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Even though it’s understandable that some drag their feet on completing their taxes, there are possible financial consequences that you’ll want to avoid.
According to a TurboTax survey from last year, 48% of Americans reported disliking or hating the tax filing process. The survey also found that a quarter of Americans confessed to procrastinating on their taxes simply because they didn’t enjoy doing them.
