Kiplinger’s says that if you’re getting a refund this year, you don’t need to stress about filing on-time.

That’s because the fine for missing the deadline is a percentage of tax owed. Zero divided by anything is zero.

So laugh it up, refundees. Play some more Legend of Zelda or reorganize your shoelace collection.

You should still file, eventually, but if it’s a choice between running all the red lights to make it to the post office on time and filing late, choose the latter. — BEN POPKEN

Taxes — Buy More Time [Kiplinger’s]

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