By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The State of Kansas on Friday joined the federal government in delaying the tax deadline for 1040 filers to May 17.
"This is automatic," said Michael Devine with the IRS. "Individual taxpayers don't need to do anything. It's automatic for everyone. We do say that if you can file, the earlier you file, the sooner you'll get your refund. People that file electronically normally get their refunds in 21 days or less."
If an extra month isn't enough, you can still file for an extension.
"For those folks who need more time than May 17th, all you need to do is request an automatic extension," Devine said. "You file a form 4868 and that gives you until October 15th to file your federal tax return. That's not an extension of time to pay if you owe more tax. All of the taxes that you owe are due by May 17."
The extension doesn’t apply to corporate income tax returns or estimated tax payments due on April 15.