GIs in Gulf to Get IRS Extension
U.S. military personnel who are stationed in the Persian Gulf area on the April 15 tax-filing deadline will have an extra 60 days to file their 1990 federal tax returns.
In announcing the automatic extension, the Internal Revenue Service said Thursday that interest will be charged as usual on any tax not paid by the regular deadline. The agency said it has no authority under the law to waive that requirement.
The IRS noted, however, that most military personnel will be due a refund and so will not face the interest charge. The agency said it will work closely with the Defense Department in providing tax-return assistance to members of the armed forces.
The IRS left open the possibility that a further filing extension will be granted if conditions warrant.
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