Treasury Department May Extend Tax Deadline Due To Coronavirus

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced a potential extension of the tax filing deadline due to the COVID-19 outbreak, aimed at aiding small businesses and individuals. This extension could inject over $200 billion into the economy without needing congressional approval. Historically, the IRS has extended deadlines for areas affected by natural disasters. House Democrats have expressed concerns about the IRS's capacity to assist taxpayers and process returns during the pandemic, prompting discussions on whether the filing deadline should be extended.

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