Tax Filing Extensions and Payments

By Nehemiah Jefferson, Esq., LL.M.

For those individual taxpayers who are unable to file their tax returns by the typical April 15th deadline, they should file Form 4868 before the deadline. Note that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. Therefore, if you expect to owe, you should also pay what you can by April 15th.

It is important to note that failure to file a required tax return is a crime. You should always file your tax return, regardless if you have a balance due. Moreover, this starts the very important statute of limitations regarding collections.

Only hire a Tax Attorney, Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), or Enrolled Agent (“EA”) to prepare your tax return. These individuals have met education and ethical requirements; and have submitted to background checks.

Nehemiah Jefferson, Esq., LL.M., is Principal of Esquire Tax Firm PLLC. The firm practice areas include Civil and Criminal Tax Representation, Estate Planning, Probate, and Business Planning. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from The Florida State University, his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School (Atlanta), and LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Alabama. Attorney Jefferson is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, Texas, The District of Columbia, and is a member of the United States Tax Court Bar. He may be reached at www.esqtaxfirm.com.