Summary
People in Oregon who file their taxes by mail should send their returns by April 9 to avoid being late. This is due to changes in how the postal service handles mail, which might cause delays.
Key Facts
- Oregon taxpayers who mail their tax returns should send them by April 9.
- The U.S. Postal Service's changes might delay the processing of mailed tax returns.
- Returns are considered on time if postmarked by April 15, but delays can mark them late.
- Late tax returns could result in penalties or interest for those who owe money.
- Most Oregonians, 94 percent, file their taxes electronically, avoiding this issue.
- Electronic filers usually receive their refunds faster, within about two weeks.
- Paper filers missing the April 9 suggestion can get a manual postmark by visiting a post office.
