
For more information see, Notifying the IRS by Email about Combat Zone Service. Taxpayers, including civilians working with the Department of Defense, must notify the IRS directly of their status for qualifying combat zone relief. If the Service determines that you're affected by a presidentially declared disaster or a terroristic or military action, you may have up to one year after the due date of your return to file and pay taxes, depending on the deadline specified by the Service. I have already seen the Time Stamp function but this does not help me since there is no metadata attached to the file. You have at least 180 days after you leave the designated combat zone/contingency operation to file and pay taxes. Special rules may apply if you served or are serving in the Armed Forces in a combat zone or a contingency operation or become hospitalized from an injury while serving.

See what to do if you haven't filed your tax return. If you haven't filed your federal income tax return for this year or for prior years, you should file your return as soon as possible.

Your return is considered filed on time if your envelope is properly addressed, postmarked and deposited in the mail by the due date.

If day 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day. Fiscal Year Filersįile on: The fourth month after your fiscal year ends, day 15. Alabama, California and Georgia disaster area taxpayers have a deadline extension to October 16, 2023.
