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IRS notices & penalties · Oct 18, 2026

Missed the Oct. 15 Extension Deadline? File ASAP: Penalties and Relief Explained | YCL CPA

The October 15, 2026 extended deadline for 2025 individual returns has passed. File as soon as possible: late-filing (5%/month, up to 25%) and late-payment (0.5%/month) penalties accrue monthly, and AEP, first-time abatement or reasonable-cause relief may apply.

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