The IRS will delay the deadline to file 2020 taxes to May 17, 2021.
Lawmakers and accountants alike had been asking the Internal Revenue Service to give Americans more time to file their 2020 taxes as many grapple with tax situations complicated by the coronavirus pandemic. The American Institute of CPAs was asking for an extension for all Americans until June 15, 2021.
Wednesday afternoon, the Internal Revenue Service officially announced the April 15 tax-filing deadline has been delayed to May 17. They said more information and guidance will be shared in the coming days.