Coronavirus Could Cause Complexity For Tax Filers, Pros

Coronavirus could throw a wrench into otherwise routine tax-filing tasks, like heading to an H&R Block to sort out your tax return or going to the post office on April 15 to mail it at the last minute.

If the spread of the virus means individuals must stay home for weeks at a time, those errands may not be possible. That could pose problems for tax filers with questions. Plus, it could mean IRS workers can’t head into the agency to address refund claims and answer phone-line questions. And while it’s early to plan for extended time at home, it ...