New USPS Postmark Rule: Why Your 'On-Time' Tax Return Could Be Late

Kiplinger·Apr 13

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A change in the us postal service's postmark rule may affect the timeliness of tax returns filed by mail. This change could potentially result in tax returns being considered late, even if mailed on the deadline, and may trigger penalties. The impact of the rule change is a concern for taxpayers, particularly those mailing their returns near the deadline.

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