r/adhdwomen • u/llamasarefunny56 • 23h ago
Admin & Finance Taxes are due APRIL 15th (US). TODAY IS APRIL 4th.
If you live in the United States, your taxes are due in 11 days on April 15th! This is your reminder!
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u/Schweather3 22h ago
YOU CAN GET AN EXTENSION BUT YOU NEED TO FILE FOR AN EXTENSION!
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u/Yo_momma_so_fat77 22h ago
This! I has to do last year. I use turbo tax. I went to the top of the app and scrolled down and I pressed a button . You got this
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u/hexagon_heist 18h ago
And the extension applies to filing your tax return BUT NOT TO PAYING YOUR TAXES IF YOU OWE MONEY. YOU MUST PAY WHAT UOU OWE BY APRIL 15th OR THERE WILL BE LATE FEES AND STUFF
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u/Lambamham 23h ago
I’m very proud to say I panicked when I saw this and then immediately remembered I did in fact send all my tax stuff to a tax guy last week.
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u/llamasarefunny56 23h ago
Just turned mine in an hour ago! First time getting it in on time since I became an adult!!!
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u/spudmcloughlin 21h ago
same!!! i didn't even have to use a guy! the trick is to do it when you're procrastinating on something else
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u/thatotheramanda 21h ago
I can’t fathom anything that I would procrastinate harder on than taxes 😅
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u/curmudgeoner 18h ago
Exactly. This is the thing. I'll get other things done and continue avoiding this.
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u/awildaloofarebel 23h ago
Thank you 🥹 I’m in paralysis mode bc I quit my job 6 months ago & am not collecting unemployment but moved & thought I’d have an income plan by now so I don’t want to confront myself or the government :) but within 11 days……… I shall
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u/rock_kid 23h ago
I want to give you encouragement as someone who had a tax hurdle that was solved by literally one phone call to a very nice rep, it's easier than our brains allow us to feel like it is to break through some of these hurdles.
You can do this. And the sooner you start, the sooner you can put down your anxiety about it.
Sending hugs ♥️ it won't be this way forever
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u/Lucky_Leven 18h ago
it's easier than our brains allow us to feel like it is to break through some of these hurdles.
You put it beautifully, thank you. I need to remember this for later.
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u/ancj9418 22h ago
Remember that payment plans exist too! If you find yourself owing money, the process to apply for a payment plan is all online and very simple.
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u/Yo_momma_so_fat77 22h ago
Just ask for extension . You’re good. Think that gives you till October. I did it last year thru turbo tax
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u/dani_-_142 22h ago
I’ll do it on April 14 just like every year.
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u/pilar09 19h ago
I was gonna say, if anyone needs me at 11:48pm on April 14…
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u/dani_-_142 11h ago
I used to do it on 4/15 and aim to get to the post office before it closed (I’m old school and file paper), but now that I’m married, I need to do it on 4/14 so I can get my spouse to sign it that night, for mailing 4/15.
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u/chrystalight 22h ago
And if anyone needs a recommendation for an easy and cheap software, I 10/10 recommend freetaxusa. It's completely free for federal - no needing to upgrade for special forms - I haven't come across any forms that freetaxusa doesn't support. States are 14.99 each. The software is extremely easy and not annoying to use (I mean taxes are always annoying but besides that lol).
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u/RowansRys 21h ago
thank you thank you thank you!!!! I always end up defaulting to TT, which is not cheap when you need all the business forms. I'm going to try this out!
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u/youaintbad 4h ago
Just used it for this first time this year and highly recommend. You can use turbo tax to cross reference the numbers if you’re scared of messing up.
I got so fed up paying hundreds of dollars for a random dude to do the same thing.
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u/roxy031 23h ago
I’m doing mine tomorrow and dreading every second of it.
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u/StateYourCase 22h ago
Me too. Literally don’t want to but if I don’t tomorrow then missing the date is inevitable 😭
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u/supmister 18h ago
Me three!!! I made my girlfriend promise to not let me NOT finish it this weekend! There have already been due dates I’ve missed, but this is 😮💨
I had 2 different jobs, healthcare plans, in 2 different states (one without income tax) versus the last 7 years I had one job in a no income tax state and free tax help from United Way volunteers.
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u/Upset_Excitement_553 17h ago
Have a GOOD reward waiting for you afterward. The only way I made it through this year lol
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u/GraphCat 5h ago
I had to get together with my ex to do taxes this year (and last year), and while they're a really great person, it's a super unfun way to spend two afternoons of my life.
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u/punkinholler 20h ago
To add to this, if you make less than $84k and don't have a ton of complicated extras like trusts or weird income, you can file your taxes for free. Don't give your money to Turbo Tax. Those assholes are the reason we have to be tortured with this bullshit every year instead of just being given a check or a bill directly from the IRS.
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u/crazygirlmb 19h ago
And use freetaxusa instead of turbo tax! TT lobbies to make taxes more complicated so that you'll need to use their services.
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u/Sunny_Glitter1028 23h ago
No!!! I already owe and have payment plans in effect lmao I don’t wanna add more to it 😭😭
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u/icefirecat 22h ago
I submitted mine on March 28th which is 3 days earlier than last year and the earliest I’ve ever done it, might not seem like a lot but I’m very proud of myself lol
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u/quay-cur 20h ago
TODAY IS APRIL 4th. Today is April 4th. WHERE THE HELL DOES THE TIME GO? March was 5 minutes long!
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u/WatercoLorCurtain 22h ago
I did my taxes last night! Spent the whole day psyching myself up for it and now it’s done. Hooray!!!
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u/FortuneTellingBoobs 23h ago
Great. I have eleven days to come up with the multiple tens of thousands of dollars I owe. 😭
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u/ShirazGypsy 22h ago
Please pin this at the top of the page in capital letters with descending countdown thank you
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u/meothe 21h ago
Some states have automatic extensions due to federally declared disasters
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u/meothe 21h ago
What areas qualify for the May 1, 2025, deadline?
The May 1, 2025, deadline applies to taxpayers affected by FEMA disaster declarations issued during 2024. These include:
• Taxpayers in the entire states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina • Alaska - The City and Borough of Juneau • New Mexico - Chaves County • Tennessee - Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties • Virginia - Albemarle, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland and Botetourt counties; Bristol City; Buchanan, Buckingham, Carroll and Charlotte counties; Covington City; Craig County; Danville City; Dickenson and Floyd counties; Galax City; Giles, Grayson, Greene, Lee, Madison, Montgomery and Nelson counties; Norton City; Patrick, Pittsylvania and Pulaski counties; Radford City; Roanoke City; Roanoke, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties
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u/whatdayoryear ADHD 20h ago
I believe there’s also an extension for areas of SoCal but I’m not 100% sure
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u/Chickstan33 21h ago
I also want to add that the RealID will be required soon to fly. I...am panicking that mine won't be ready by May for an important flight for a funeral. Having to scramble to get that done and renew my passport as a backup. Shit is stressful when you're fighting your brain.
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u/mykki-d 23h ago
Put this video on if music motivates you! It got me in the productive mood 💃
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u/Queasy-Trash8292 21h ago
You can file an automatic extension that gives you until Oct 15th. If you think you will get a refund and not have to pay in, then this is a thing to do - it’s a super simple form. Just do it before April 15th!!
https://www.irs.gov/filing/get-an-extension-to-file-your-tax-return
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u/stipwned_thrill 14h ago
And then don’t forget about the due date of October 15th, like I did. 😭
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u/Queasy-Trash8292 8h ago
Oh I’ve never forgotten the date. But have I buried my head in the sand in ignored them for years? Why yes, yes I have!
For the first time since my abusive (trust me court orders, protection orders, CPS orders on him and 10 years post divorce he still impacts my life even though we have no contact) ex came into the picture, I am caught up on taxes!
As I get a better handle on understanding my ADHD, I am getting a better handle on my life. One of the hardest things is getting used to what happens when I actually DO THE THINGS. Like I’m caught up. My house is getting streamlined and actually decorated like I didn’t just move in. It’s …. BORING!! I am trying my best to enjoy boring and stop creating chaos by lack of action or putting things off until crisis sets in and I have the motivation and energy. Oh it’s hard to just to a little bit each day and not a 48 hour no-eating marathon ultra-focus session.
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u/Acrobatic-Director-1 22h ago
I panicked in January and kept repeating it into February until the hubs made an appointment. Then I was late in submitting my docs but our accountant auto files an extension for all their clients due to volume. I have a ridiculous fear that the tax man is going to battering ram my front door open if I don’t pay him. I don’t know why I’m like this. 😂
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u/kgtsunvv 20h ago
Next year file as soon as you get your W4 and get that schmoney. I’m always broke and need the refund💃
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u/theobedientalligator 16h ago
I did that this year and still haven’t gotten my money. 3 months later…
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u/pschola ADHD-HI 16h ago
I’ve done it like around January because I’m hyperfocused on money. 💰✨
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u/faithmauk 18h ago
Do we still have to pay taxes tho...?
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u/Special_Agency_4052 17h ago
that's what I'm saying 😭 I've been putting it off intentionally bc of everything yk?
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u/faithmauk 17h ago
It's kind of like when there's a natural disaster and you're not sure if you have to go to school the next day or not 😂😭
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u/thatotheramanda 20h ago
We went today and truly I had been semi-actively panicking about it since Jan. It took 1.5 hours, and did not end up nearly as bad as I had feared (I was 1099 most of 2024). It took a few hours before I could convince myself to drop that particular stress!
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u/MigraineLass 16h ago
Did you pay estimated taxes in all four quarters? I was 1099 for the first few months but only paid estimated once and now I live in fear of being audited. :(
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u/Hello_Hangnail 23h ago
No video games tonight gonna suffer through my taxes 🙃
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u/Burnt_Lore 22h ago
Mine are relatively simple but they legit only took me half an hour, and it would have taken less time if I didn't get myself turned around backwards in the software at some point. You. Got. This!
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u/TheTeaLOL 21h ago
Still haven’t filed for myself smh then when the day before comes I’m gonna wanna panic. 😭😭
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u/theobedientalligator 16h ago
Sent my taxes in in January, still haven’t gotten my money. Don’t get your hopes up for your refunds, people.
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u/amorningfrost 14h ago
I dropped mine off to my tax lady today 😅
Every year I’m like I SWEAR I’m going to get it done early this year, as soon as all my w-2’s come in
Every single year I’ve filed them in April
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u/chocolate-coffee 9h ago
Happy to report that I finished my taxes in February. All I have to do is click submit.
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u/SamHandwichX 8h ago
JFC THANK YOU
IM extra dumb this year bc i did them in January but I was missing one number that didn’t affect the outcome. Found the number weeks ago.
It’s all sitting there, practically finished. For WEEKS.
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u/taypeepy 22h ago
Who cares about taxes? The 1% aren’t paying! Why should we?
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u/Burnt_Lore 22h ago
I wish the IRS would agree with this mentality!
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u/RowansRys 21h ago
Alas, until they do, two things are true. 1) how miserable they can make my life and 2) how miserable I can make my life being anxious about how miserable they can make my life.
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u/bikewino 21h ago
Omg. I’ve been putting it off and panicking every day since the beginning of March. Finally started it a couple days ago… the procrastination is real.
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u/cmlambert89 21h ago
My mom reminded me today too 😖 I have just a couple more documents to track down and I said I’m setting aside time this weekend to address it. Gah I’ll do it I promise!! Thanks for the nudge
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u/morriganlefeye 21h ago
FINE i did them. thank you.
....i was supposed to do it this last weekend but i was tired.
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u/bredditmh 21h ago
Is there a way to do taxes for free anymore? I already paid to get mine done with H&R Block but mentioned wanting to do it myself next year and they said it’s not free anymore.
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u/Proper_Party 18h ago edited 18h ago
Yes! Lots of options, but you can start here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-free
I personally prefer the fillable forms option, because I like knowing where stuff goes and why. Since my tax situation is pretty stable, I use the instructions and mostly refer back to last year's tax return to help me fill out the new one.
Edit: You could also try direct file (https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-direct-file-for-free) if you qualify. It's new-ish and I've never used it, but it also exists!
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u/FrequentlySad12 18h ago
My boyfriend moved my 3 W2s and can’t find them and I’ve been procrastinating searching for them 🫠
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u/smnthhns 17h ago
I plan to do it on Sunday or Monday. I’m 36 weeks pregnant and 100% should have done it earlier in the year when baby wasn’t so close… but oh well I guess!
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u/mongooser 12h ago
Ugh I really don’t want to do my taxes this year. Why should I give musk one more penny? Sigh
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u/doxielady228 7h ago
Nah I did mine early in case orange shit head got rid of the irs and there was a shot I wasn't gonna get my refund. Bonus points for me my accountant has esign so I emailed and texted everything and didn't even have to exchange actual words with her.
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u/finallyfound10 7h ago
I have an appointment at HR Block in 1.5 hours. I have 1 job and no investments so it should be easy.
I hate money, finances, taxes, investments anything in that area.
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u/ClassroomLumpy5691 6h ago
I'm in the UK and ours were due end of January.
I was all excited as due a refund. But managed not to wait long enough after the 'submit" button was pressed to actually file the thing.
Then went away from home and couldn't understand why I received a late filing penalty.
I messaged them protesting adhd and got it waived. I had time stamped evidence that I'd downloaded a complete pdf on 13 January.
So my tip is download, save, download. And always wait for the submit confirmation.
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u/coolnam3 5h ago
My time-blindness makes me do things super early, so I filed on Jan 22, as soon as I had all my paperwork. FreeTaxUSA was like "ok, we'll file this for you as soon as the IRS starts accepting tax paperwork!"
But I guess being in debt and always getting a refund (even though it gets smaller every year) makes you more excited for tax time.
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u/Artistic-Crab6849 5h ago
everyone here makes me feel so normal :) i have my tax appt today yayyyyy
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u/Acrobatic-Seat-1044 4h ago
Thanks for the reminder! I’ll do mine tonight, maybe tomorrow we’ll see
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u/Salt-Tweety17 2h ago
Thank you! I’ve been saying im gonna do my taxes next weekend since January 30 or something. So yeah I gotta do them!
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u/Salt-Tweety17 2h ago
I did do my VEIP test early a full month before its due date because one time I let it fester for months and ended up paying $75 for it — up from the usual $14. I was shooketh! 😩
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u/mweisbro 21h ago
Do it. The task is easier than the thought.
I literally did turbo tax today on phone 40 minutes. I had slow internet.
It was crazy easy. I finally started because I was afraid I would forget. Started and just kept going!!!
Do it!!!!!! Now!!!!!!
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