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Find out what to do if you can’t pay what you owe by April 18.

Pay the tax you owe on time to avoid penalties and interest.

Ask for an extension to file to October 17 (an extension to file is not an extension to pay the taxes you owe).

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Credits, deductions and income reported on schedules 1-3.

Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G.

Itemized deductions (like mortgage or property deductions).

Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV.

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