The IRS cautions taxpayers in Connecticut to watch out for Tax Scams. “During tax season we see an increase in phishing scams using the IRS name and logo,” said Besunder. “The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayer about their accounts through e-mail, text messages or other social media. Anyone who receives an unsolicited email claiming to come from the IRS should avoid opening any attachments or clicking on any links. People can report suspicious e-mails they receive which claim to come from the IRS to a mailbox set up for this purpose,
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If you cannot file your return by the April 17 deadline, make sure to get a six-month automatic filing extension (until October 15) by completing and filing Form 4868, or by e-filing Form 4868 using a personal computer, via a tax professional or you can use either IRS Free File option to file an extension. Make sure to include a payment for the amount of estimated taxes owed as it is a filing extension not an extension to pay.