Time to File Running Out, April 12

The Department of Revenue is reminding Oregonians that the deadline to file their 2016 personal income tax return–April 18–is quickly approaching. The department is expecting 2.2 million returns this year, said Megan Denison, the policy and systems manager for the Personal Tax and Compliance Division. “We generally receive about half of the season’s returns before April 1 and the remainder after that,” Denison said. With nearly 1.2 million returns received, this year seems to be following that trend. Oregon honors filing extensions issued by the IRS, but an extension to file is not an extension to pay. Interest on your tax due starts accumulating on April 19, the day after the return is originally due. If you can’t pay your taxes, please contact the department. Based on your financial situation, they may be able to set you up on a monthly payment plan. If you owe taxes and need to make a payment, the department’s field offices can no longer accept cash, but they do still accept payments by check, money order, or credit or debit card. If you need to make your payment in cash, you’ll need to go to the department’s main office in Salem. You can make electronic payments directly from your checking or savings account or by credit or debit card through Revenue Online, the department’s self-service site. You’ll need a valid email address to make a credit or debit card payment online or in their offices. For information or to set up a Revenue Online account, visit www.oregon.gov/dor.