Nolo Logo Lawyer Directory Newsletter Nolo Now: Nolo's Online Document Service Blogs Cart
Just released. Quicken® WillMaker Plus 2009
FILING TAX RETURNS
Quicken WillMaker Plus 2009. Will, Living Will, Living Trust and more! Now $39.99. Includes free eBook.
Judge Joe Brown ad

Filing and Paying Taxes Late

What if April 15 rolls by and you haven't had time to complete your return? The consequences may not be as serious as you fear -- if you take some simple steps before the deadline. Anyone can get an automatic four-month extension of the filing deadline (it's "automatic" because anyone can get it, but you must file a form). An extension does not extend your time to pay taxes, however. You should also send in at least part of the taxes you expect to owe.

> more

Am I more likely to be audited if I file electronically?

I keep hearing a rumor that people who file their taxes electronically -- that is, by computer -- are more likely to get audited than those who do paper returns. Do you know if there's any truth to this?

> more

Top Tax Deductions

  1. Mortgage interest and property taxes.
  2. Charitable donations.
  3. Medical expenses and health savings accounts.
  4. Child and dependent care.
  5. State and local taxes.
  6. IRA and 401(k) contributions.
  7. Student loan interest.
  8. Education expenses.
  9. Job expenses.
  10. Home office tax deduction.

> get the details

Find a Personal Finance Lawyer
Nolo's Online Will
Deduct It!
Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes
Book / $23.99
eBook / $21.99

Home Business Tax Deductions
Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn
Book / $23.99
eBook / $21.99

Tax Savvy for Small Business
Tax Savvy for Small Business
Book / $24.99
eBook / $22.99