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What should taxpayers do if they cannot file by April 18?

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What should taxpayers do if they cannot file by April 18?

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No problem. All taxpayers get an automatic six-month filing extension to October 17. The extension is only for filing tax returns and not for payment of any taxes that may be due. Be sure to pay the total tax due by April 18 to avoid penalties and interest.