If only it were Opening Day for Major League Baseball instead of tax season. Ah well, one can dream, right?
Many folks file as early as possible hoping to receive a faster refund. If you typically qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, though, your refund will most likely not be deposited before February 18, 2023.
Conversely, there are taxpayers who wait, for a variety of reasons. The deadline for filing is Tuesday, April 18, 2023. On a sidenote, two of my favorite people have birthdays on April 18th.
If you are unable to file by the April 18th deadline, file Form 4868 for an extension of time to file your return.
As always, an extension of time to file does not mean the tax owed is due at a later date. If you might owe tax, please make a good faith tax payment with your extension of time to file.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-kicks-off-2023-tax-filing-season-with-returns-due-april-18