Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

With the 2024 tax filing season now underway, Tennessee residents who don’t pay much attention to taxes throughout the year may soon find themselves cramming to catch up. If that describes you, here are a few essentials to get you started.

When do I have to file by?

This year, the 2023 federal individual income tax filing deadline is Monday, April 15. Taxpayers use IRS Form 1040 to file individual tax returns. Taxpayers also have the option of filing an extension to extend their deadline to Tuesday, October 15. IRS Form 4868 is used to file for an extension, but it must be filed by Apri...