The April 15 tax deadline is two days away. For the roughly ten percent of Americans who still mail their returns, the postal service has a few reminders.
Filers can no longer wait until the last minute to get to the post office.
"Because more people are filing online, post offices aren't open until midnight like they used to be," says David Walton, a spokesman for the USPS Kentuckiana District. "Most post offices are open during their regular hours, so that's one things customers want to keep in mind."
If depositing returns in a blue collection box, tax filers should double-check the pick-up schedule on the label. To ensure getting the April 15 postmark, deposit returns before the last scheduled pick-up time.
Also, make sure to have sufficient postage and include a return address on the envelope.
According to the IRS website, penalties may apply to those who don’t file or pay all the taxes they owe by Wednesday’s deadline.
