Vermont Department of Taxes Announces Extension of Income Tax Filing Due Date to May 17

The Vermont Department of Taxes March 18 announced an extension of the individual income tax filing due date to May 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The department clarified that the IRS extended the federal income tax filing due date for the tax year 2020 from April 15 to May 17 as well. The department provides information including: 1) taxpayers won’t be subject to any penalties or interest if they file and pay their taxes before the extended deadline; 2) the best way to get a refund quickly is to file electronically and select direct deposit; 3) the extension also ...