Oct. 15 tax deadline remains for many filers, even during shutdown

Remember: Oct. 15 remains the extension deadline for filing a 2024 Michigan individual income tax returns, too.

Someone who files a paper return, experts said, should be prepared for processing delays and a longer wait time if they are expecting a refund.

The Oct. 15 income tax filing deadline is right around the corner for taxpayers who requested an automatic six month extension to file their tax returns.

And just days before, the Internal Revenue Service began furloughing roughly 34,400 of its nearly 74,300 employees on Oct. 8.

What do you do? File on time, the experts say. Don't try to use the shutdown as an excuse to drag your feet. If you do, you could owe even more money.

Another tip: It could be more important to file your return electronically to avoid delays, if you're anti