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 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today highlighted several resources to help taxpayers who missed the April 2025 federal income tax return filing deadline and owe taxes, interest and penalties.

Taxpayers who owe taxes should file their tax return and pay as soon as they can. Interest and penalties will continue to accrue on the owed taxes until the balance is paid in full. Even if a taxpayer cannot afford to immediately pay the full amount of taxes owed, they should still file a tax return and pay as much as possible.

IRS has options to help taxpayers who missed the filing deadline | Internal Revenue Service 

 When a taxpayer can't pay their full tax debt or if paying would cause financial hardship, they should consider applying for an offer in compromise. For assistance filing for an OIC from a legitimate representative, taxpayers are encouraged to check for a licensed enrolled agent or a reputable accountant in their area. 

An offer in compromise could help taxpayers resolve tax debt | Internal Revenue Service 

Taxpayers should watch out for gift card scams especially during the holiday season. The IRS never asks for or accepts gift cards as payment for a tax bill.

 Don’t let scammers ruin holiday gift card giving | Internal Revenue Service 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help by trained volunteers to assist taxpayers with low to moderate income. 

Topic no. 101, IRS services – Volunteer tax assistance, outreach programs and identity theft | Internal Revenue Service 

Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) is another program designed to offer free tax assistance to individuals aged 60 years or older with low to moderate incomes. 

Tax Counseling for the Elderly | Internal Revenue Service