For U.S. taxpayers who requested an extension back in May, the October 15, 2021 extended filing deadline is fast approaching. But, what if you still aren’t ready to file your returns? Or, what if you can’t afford to pay what you owe the IRS for the 2020 tax year? New Jersey tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:

The federal government is continuing to crack down on individuals and businesses suspected of defrauding (and attempting to defraud) the government’s COVID-19 relief programs. The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS CI) has been particularly active, announcing a dozen such cases in August and September alone.