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Mailing your tax return near the deadline comes with a risk that 'matters more now than ever'
Strategic angle: While the IRS considers your return being filed on time as long as it's postmarked by the deadline, not all mail gets a postmark the day it's sent.
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Updated 4 days ago
As the tax deadline approaches, the practice of mailing tax returns carries significant risks that require careful consideration.
The IRS stipulates that returns are considered filed on time if they are postmarked by the deadline. However, there are systemic issues with mail processing that can lead to delays.
Not all mail is postmarked on the day it is sent, which can result in complications for taxpayers relying on this method to meet their obligations.