IRS Issues Tax Filing Request to Taxpayers Who Filed for Extensions

Those taxpayers have until Oct. 15 to file their taxes, the IRS said Friday.

A file photo of a 1040 form used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Friday encouraged taxpayers who requested extensions for their 2024 federal tax returns to file them over the summer, rather than wait for the October deadline.

A news release issued by the IRS said that taxpayers are encouraged to file their returns “now rather than wait until the Oct. 15 deadline,” and suggested that people also use the Free File service if applicable.