DES MOINES, Iowa — The countdown is on for Americans to file their taxes, as federal taxes are due on Tuesday. While the IRS says more than 101,000,000 Americans have already filed for the 2025 season, some will wait until tax day.

If you’re someone who hasn’t filed yet, you still have time to do so. Mail-in taxes need to be postmarked by Tuesday, and you have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday to file online. But, if people think they won’t be able to file in time, experts say you can request an extension.

“If you do feel like, for whatever reason, you just can’t file your taxes by the end of the day tomorrow, you can file an extension. Now, filing an extension is rather easy as well. The IRS, you can go to their direct pay service and if you owe taxes you can pay, and then just click the box that says I want to file an extension and that will automatically file an extension for you. This means you still have to file your taxes, but you have an extra six months to file your taxes,” said Loren Merkle, Founder and CEO of Merkle Retirement Planning.

Failure to file or request an extension can result in fees, penalties, and interest on taxes. Merkle says if your taxes are simple and you feel confident in filing them on your own, it’s easy to do so online.

“To make it simple, if you do file taxes on your own, the IRS has created a free website for you to file directly with them, it’s called IRS Free File. They do make it pretty simple. While you don’t get advice and consultation of using a CPA or tax preparer if you’re doing it yourself and you’re confident in what you’re doing it’s a free service,” said Merkle.

While Federal taxes are due Tuesday, Iowa state tax returns are due April 30.

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