Tag: April 15

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You Filed a Tax Extension — Now What? Your Timeline Through October 15

Filing a tax extension buys you time to file, not time to pay. Here's what happens between April 15 and October 15, what costs you money, and what you should be doing right now.

John C Thompson, EA

Apr 16, 2026

Read: You Filed a Tax Extension — Now What? … 7 min

Tax Basics

Mailing Your Tax Return on April 15? The Post Office Changed Something Important

The USPS now postmarks mail at processing facilities, not at your local post office. If you're planning to mail your return on April 15, here's what that means and what to do instead.

John C Thompson, EA

Apr 1, 2026

Read: Mailing Your Tax Return on April 15? The … 4 min

Tax Basics

When to File a Tax Extension: Strategic Use and Common Myths

Learn when filing a tax extension makes strategic sense, how Form 4868 works, and the #1 myth that costs taxpayers real money every year.

John C Thompson, EA

Mar 13, 2026

Read: When to File a Tax Extension: Strategic … 10 min