Last minute tax filing tips

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March 25, 2024 2 min read

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If you’re reading this, you’re likely pressed for time—so we’ll make this quick! Check out our last-minute tax filing tips below this video. And, if you need help filing your taxes, you can count on H&R Block for help!

5 Last minute tax preparation tips

1. Make a plan to file on time

Filing on time is critical to avoiding penalties and interest if you owe. Find out what happens if you don’t file your taxes.

Schedule an appointment with an H&R Block tax pro — work with a pro in person, virtually, or drop off your files. Or,

Block time on your calendar to file on your own with H&R Block Online — with or without expert help. 

2. Get organized with our help

Use our tax prep checklist to make sure you don’t forget any important information. You can create your own customized list.

Review the latest tax law changes to avoid any surprises when you file.

3. Make a plan to pay

If you owe the IRS or think you may owe the IRS, file your taxes as soon as possible to help prevent failure to file and failure to pay penalties.

Find out what to do if you can’t pay your taxes by the due date.

File with H&R Block to get your max refund

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4. Consider last-minute financial moves

You have until April 15 to make contributions to your IRA as a way to get a last minute tax write off or health savings account for 2025.

5. Request an extension of time to file if you can’t make the deadline

Request a tax filing extension, which gives you six more months to get your paperwork together.

Keep in mind: Extensions don’t give you more time to pay. If you think you’ll owe, make with your extension request

Post-filing to do

If you owe money for 2025, you might also be on track to owe money for 2026. It’s a good idea to get ahead of that now. Ask your tax pro if you should change your withholding or make estimated tax payments so you’re in better shape next year. You can also use our W-4 calculator to prepare a new form to give to your employer.

Need last minute filing tax preparation help? H&R Block is here for you.

Whether you choose to file with a tax pro or with H&R Block Online, you can rest assured that we’ll get you the biggest refund possible.

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