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 anticipating a tax refund. Don't wait until the last minute on Oct. 15, either.
Tax experts stress that Oct. 15 continues to be the deadline for many people who requested an extension back in April.
