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IRS Implements Key Changes as April 15 Tax Deadline Nears

New security measures, disaster relief extensions, and updated reporting rules are reshaping the 2025 tax season.

The International Revenue Service headquarters building is seen on August 21, 2024, in Washington, DC.
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The tax deadline of April 15 is rapidly approaching, and many Americans are rushing to submit their taxes.

Overview

  • The April 15, 2025, tax filing deadline is days away, with an automatic extension to October 15 available for those who apply.
  • Residents in disaster-affected areas, such as Los Angeles wildfire victims, are granted an extended filing deadline until October 15, 2025.
  • The IRS now mandates the use of Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) for more taxpayers filing electronically to enhance security against identity theft.
  • Taxpayers earning over $600 from online sales must report this income via 1099-K forms, a new requirement for 2025 filings.
  • Eligibility for the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit depends on income limits, while penalties for underpayment of taxes have been increased.