On 3/12/2013 10:25 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 3/12/2013 7:13 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:11:27 -0500, "Polly Esther"
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Today I had to sign a form at our accountants that I did NOT want to
>>>>> file
>>>>> electronically. We are not receiving a refund. Why would filing
>>>>> electronically benefit me? For the lst time, I'll join the line of
>>>>> folks
>>>>> down at the post office and mail payment on April 15th.
>>>>
>>>> The main advantage is, you don't have to go to the post office and
>>>> stand in line. I owed this year and it did not cost me anything extra
>>>> to file electronically and I get to choose the date I want the money
>>>> taken from my checking account.
>>>>
>>>> Saves a stamp, writing a check and is convenient. Done with a couple
>>>> of mouse clicks. If you like going to the PO, enjoy the trip.
>>>
>>> Why would you have to go to the post office to mail something?
>>> (snip)
>>>
>> You've never heard of this? People who owe money to the government wait
>> until the last possible minute to file. Why give them your money (which
>> they can stick in an account and earn interest on) any sooner than you
>> have to? As long as the tax return is postmarked by Midnight, April 15th
>> you aren't penalized for late filing. Many Post Office branches stay open
>> until Midnight on 4/15 for this reason.
>
> But that still wouldn't require a trip to the post office. Even if I were
> to mail it in, I'd just put it in my mail box.
>
>
You don't get it. If you put it in your mailbox on April 15th there is
*no* guarantee it will be postmarked by Midnight. And if it isn't,
you're penalized by the IRS for filing late. If you actually *go* to
the post office they can't just leave it sitting in a mail bag until the
next business day.

Jill