For most Americans, today is tax day. It's the deadline to either file or ask for an extension on the paperwork.
Data from the IRS indicates that about 1/3 of Americans wait until the last minute to file. Because of a huge backlog, the IRS is asking people to file on-line and utilize direct deposit for a refund, or direct withdrawal if they owe.
The average refund this year is over $32 hundred.
And, a reminder, you can ask for an extension on the paperwork, but if you owe, you'll still have to pay up today.
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