The Internal Revenue Service reminded Boston area taxpayers Thursday and others affected by the April 15 Boston Marathon explosions that their individual income tax returns and tax payments are due Monday, July 15.
This relief applies to all individual taxpayers who live in Suffolk County, Mass., including the city of Boston (see
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The IRS automatically provided this extension to anyone living in Suffolk County. Eligible taxpayers living outside Suffolk County must have claimed this relief by calling (866) 562-5227 before filing a return or making a payment. Eligible taxpayers who receive penalty notices from the IRS can also call this number to have these penalties abated.
Eligible taxpayers who need more time to file their returns may receive an additional extension to Oct. 15, 2013, by filing
Taxpayers with questions unrelated to the Boston tragedy should visit IRS.gov, or contact the regular IRS toll-free number at (800) 829-1040.