Body New Tax Deadline is May 17 Get details on the new tax deadlines. If you need more time: Find out what to do if you can’t pay what you owe by May 17. Ask for an extension to file to Oct. 17. An extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes owed. Understand penalties and interest may apply after the deadline. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it. Do not file a second tax return or call the IRS. Check Back for Updates to this Page For the latest updates on coronavirus tax relief, check IRS.gov/coronavirus. We’re reviewing the tax provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law on March 11, 2021. Read about tax situations that apply specifically to senior citizens and retirees. Determine if Your Retirement Income is Taxable Social Security and Railroad Retirement Benefits Determine if these benefits are taxable Review the tax rules Request your Social Security benefit statement Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) Coronavirus-related relief for retirement plans and IRAs Get answers about distributions and withdrawals Learn the rules for pensions and annuity withholding Review our tax guidance Find out if net investment income tax applies to you Get Ready to File Review our tax guide for retirees PDF File Your Taxes Need more time? Get an extension to Oct. 15 Pay taxes you owe by the deadline What to Do If You Can't Pay Get free tax help from volunteers Use IRS Free File online Taxpayers 65 and older may choose to use paper Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors PDF Learn how to file estate taxes or on behalf of a deceased taxpayer Credits and Deductions Determine your standard deduction Apply for the Health Coverage Tax Credit See if you qualify for the Credit for the Elderly or Disabled Reporting Income Report your pension and annuity income Report your civil service retirement income
