What was the filing deadline for 2019 tax returns?

Deadline for Filing a Federal Tax Refund Claim for the 2019 Tax Year

The deadline for filing a federal tax refund claim typically falls three years from the original filing deadline of the tax return. For the 2019 tax year, the original filing deadline would have been April 15, 2020, considering that tax returns are due on the 15th day of April following the close of the calendar year, as stated in [26 U.S. Code § 6072].

Given this information, the deadline for filing a federal tax refund claim for the 2019 tax year would be April 15, 2023. However, if the tax return was filed before the original due date, the three-year period starts from the actual filing date. Additionally, if there were any extensions granted for filing the 2019 tax return, this could also affect the deadline for the refund claim.

Please note that specific circumstances, such as amendments to tax laws or relief provisions due to extraordinary events (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics), may alter standard deadlines. Taxpayers should check for any such provisions that may apply to the 2019 tax year.

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