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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Tax-filing Extension Expires Oct. 15

IR-2007-165, Oct. 5, 2007

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax breaks and then file their returns electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system.

Many of the more than 10.2 million taxpayers who requested an automatic six-month extension this year have yet to file. IRS e-file is fast, accurate and secure, making it an ideal option for those rushing to meet the Oct. 15 deadline. The IRS verifies receipt of an e-filed return, and people who file electronically make fewer mistakes too. A record 58 percent of the 135.3 million returns received so far this year have been filed electronically.

In addition, the IRS urges all taxpayers with incomes at or below $52,000 to file their returns for free using Free File. Seven in 10 taxpayers qualify to use the software and electronic-filing services made available through the Free File Alliance, a public-private partnership between the IRS and a consortium of tax-preparation software manufacturers. Telephone customers can also use Free File to request this year’s one-time telephone excise tax refund.



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