Reminder: Tax Deadline Extended to May 17th

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 -- 9:00 AM

(WMTV) With tax day normally taking place this week, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reminding residents that they extended the state tax filing deadline.

Both state and federal income taxes for 2020 will now be due on May 17.  The state Dept. of Revenue notes that Wisconsin law requires it move the deadline from the typical April 15 due date to match the federal one if the Internal Revenue Service opts to extend it during a presidential emergency.

Interest and penalties will also be waived during that month and will only start applying on May 18.  Dept. of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca did note, however for many, if not most, people in Wisconsin the extended deadline won’t matter too much.

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