April 17 is the new April 15.

• Position: IRS News - Tax filing deadline - Brief article

Federal and California taxpayers have two extra days to file and pay their 2006 income taxes. The extension was made because April 15 falls on a Sunday and the following day, Monday, April 16, is a legal holiday in the District of Columbia.

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The April 17 deadline applies to 2006 state and federal income tax returns, whether filed electronically or on paper; 2006 balance due tax payments, whether made electronically (e-Pay, credit cards) or by check; individual estimated tax payments...