Tax News IRS Announces Tax Deadline Extension for Boston-Area Taxpayers Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam Published Apr 16, 2013 1 min read In the wake of the tragic bombings that occurred in Boston on Monday, April 15, the IRS announced today a three-month tax filing and payment extension to provide relief to Boston-area taxpayers and others affected by Monday’s explosions. The relief will give eligible taxpayers until July 15, 2013 to file their 2012 tax returns and pay taxes that were due on April 15th without incurring filing and payment penalties. Interest penalties, however, will still apply to any payments made after the April 15 tax deadline. Who is Eligible for Relief? The relief applies to individual taxpayers who live in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, including the city of Boston. In addition, victims, their families, first responders, taxpayers whose tax preparers were affected, and individuals living outside Suffolk County who were impacted will be eligible for relief. How Do You Get an Extension? If you live in Suffolk County, the IRS will automatically provide you an extension and no further action is necessary. If you live outside Suffolk County, you can call the IRS beginning Tuesday, April 23 at 1-866-562-5227 to claim relief. If eligible, you may also receive an additional extension, to October 15, as long as you file extension Form 4868 by July 15, 2013. Previous Post A Century of Income Taxes: The History of Tax Day… Next Post IRS Offers Penalty Relief to Storm Victims Unable to File… Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax News Intuit TurboTax April Report: A Look at Refunds and S… Tax Planning April 15 is the Tax Deadline: 6 Things You Need to Know… Tax Planning Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do Tax Tips Tax Credits 101: What They Are & How They Work Business How to Know if You Should Invest in Business Insurance Tax Deductions and Credits What Is the Standard Tax Deduction for 2023 – 202… 401K, IRA, Stocks Should You Use Your 401(k) or Retirement to Pay Off Deb… Tax Planning What Happens If You Don’t Pay Taxes? Understanding Pe… Tax Deductions and Credits Family Taxes: Take Advantage of Tax Savings Taxes 101 How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Demystifyin…