Extension to File Is Not an Extension to Pay: Interest and Penalties Since April

Steve Perry

Published on: 30/09/2026

An extension delayed your filing, not your payment. See how interest and failure to pay penalties have accrued since April 16 and what to do before the October 15 deadline arrives.

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How to Apply for an IRS Payment Plan and Finally Stop the Stress

Steve Perry

Published on: 06/10/2025

Learn how to apply for an IRS payment plan that fits your budget and end tax stress today with expert help from Steve Perry EA of Books Taxes & More.

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