About Today: What If You Can't Pay Your Taxes?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Almost every year, taxes are due April 15. This year, we have a few more days than usual. This seems like good news, but for some people, it's just an extra weekend to obsess over that tax bill. What If You Can't Pay the Taxes You Owe? Worst case scenario, you can't pay your taxes. What do you do then? Besides hide under the bed until the next fiscal year? (Note: This will not work.) Are Taxes Due Today? Or Monday? Identity Theft Prevention and Tax Software See More About:  paying taxes  tax breaks  filing a tax extension Should You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card? One option: pay your taxes with your credit card. There are, of course, a few drawbacks to be aware of before you make that decision. How to Make Sure the IRS Gets Your Tax Return on Time 5 Smart Ways to Spend a Tax Rebate See More About:  filing bankruptcy  paying income taxes  How to Set Up an IRS Payment Plan Another option: set up a payment plan with the IRS. The caveat is that it isn't free, so consider carefully. 3 Basic Ways to Reduce Your Taxes Which Tax Form Should I Use? See More About:  installment agreements  tax debts  Video: Tax Tips for Freelancers It seems like more and more people are going freelance these days, in part because so many full-time jobs have been eliminated. Here's what to watch out for at tax time. 7 State Income Tax Myths What's Your Tax Bracket? Today Ads Federal Income Tax Pay Tax Return Personal Taxes IRS Tax Brackets Income Taxes Featured Articles NBA Playoffs - Schedule and Predictions The Hottest Short Hairstyles for 2011 Earth Day Sweepstakes to Enter Video: Learn to Swing Your Golf Club Like a Pro Help Your Child Study for a Test Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement