Robert Nassau, Director of the Sherman F. Levey ’57, L’59 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, recently spoke with CNBC on the April 15 deadline to file 2021 income taxes and claim the 2021 stimulus check.
“If you didn’t get the stimulus, you’re running out of time,” said Nassau.
While there are several free options for tax returns this season, some may not offer electronic filing for 2021 returns, Nassau warned.
If you’re forced to mail your 2021 return, you should send the filing via certified mail for “proof” you sent it by the April 15 deadline, he said.
“I’ve had situations where the IRS gets something after the filing [due] date, and they just reflexively say it’s too late,” Nassau said. “Spend the $5 and send it certified.”