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Title: Legal Tax Defense Releases 2026 Tax Filing Deadline Guide Explaining How to File an Extension and Check Refund Status

Tustin, California, United States, 14th Feb 2026 - Legal Tax Defense, a company that specializes in resolving state and IRS tax problems, has released its latest guide answering two of the most important questions for the 2026 tax season: What is the April 15 tax deadline, and how can taxpayers properly file an extension or check their refund status? In this guide, Legal Tax Defense explains federal and Indiana filing deadlines, extension procedures, potential penalties, and how taxpayers can monitor their refund progress.Explaining the urgency of the April 15 deadline, Steve Hirsch, Principal Officer at Legal Tax Defense, said, “As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, many taxpayers are feeling pressure and uncertainty about whether they can file on time, request an extension, or check on their refund. Understanding the difference between filing deadlines and payment deadlines is critical to avoiding unnecessary penalties.” Federal Tax Filing DeadlineAccording to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), federal tax returns must be filed by Wednesday, April 15, unless a taxpayer submits a valid extension request.The deadline to file for an extension is also April 15. Filing an extension gives taxpayers until October 15 to submit their federal return without late-filing penalties. However, any taxes owed must still be paid by April 15. The extension applies only to filing the return, not to paying the tax balance due.Taxpayers can request a federal extension online or by mail using Form 4868, available at: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868If taxpayers fail to file or pay on time, they may face financial penalties, including:Late filing penalty: 5% of any tax due for each month the return is late, up to 25% of the unpaid balance.Reduced penalty with extensio...

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