And on top of the philanthropic accomplishment youâve done, you still get a bonus reward of having your donations be eligible for tax deductions. Like I have mentioned earlier, donations to public schools are treated the same when you donate to charity or other nonprofit organizations.
The IRS says it expects to issue more than 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days, but the fastest way to get a refund is to e-file and choose direct deposit. Even if you file the old-fashioned paper way, having your refund deposited directly into a bank account cuts the time you have to wait for your tax cash.
How to File for a Tax Extension. If you file for an extension, your tax return will be due six months after the April tax deadline. The tax deadline for extended returns this year is October 15, 2015. You can file Form 4868 to get an automatic extension.However, you still have to pay the tax due by the original tax deadline on April 15.hether or not you meet the tax deadline is based on the postmark on your taxes. You must have your taxes postmarked by the deadline, but the IRS doesnât need to receive your taxes by the 2015 tax deadline.