By — News Desk News Desk By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-irs-commissioner-testifies-before-house-about-2021-filing-season Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: IRS commissioner testifies before House about 2021 filing season Politics Updated on Mar 18, 2021 6:19 PM EDT — Published on Mar 18, 2021 1:12 PM EDT Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig testified Thursday before the House Ways and Means Committee about the 2021 tax filing season. Watch the hearing in the video player above. The IRS announced on Wednesday that it’s delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17. The move provides more breathing room for taxpayers and the IRS alike to cope with changes brought on by the pandemic. “The IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities,” Rettig said in a statement. The decision postpones when individual taxpayers must file their return and when their payment is due. The IRS said taxpayers who owe money would not face any further penalties or interest if they pay by May 17. The new deadline also applies to individuals who pay self-employment tax. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk By — Associated Press Associated Press
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig testified Thursday before the House Ways and Means Committee about the 2021 tax filing season. Watch the hearing in the video player above. The IRS announced on Wednesday that it’s delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17. The move provides more breathing room for taxpayers and the IRS alike to cope with changes brought on by the pandemic. “The IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities,” Rettig said in a statement. The decision postpones when individual taxpayers must file their return and when their payment is due. The IRS said taxpayers who owe money would not face any further penalties or interest if they pay by May 17. The new deadline also applies to individuals who pay self-employment tax. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now