The Internal Revenue Service is giving Americans until July 15 to file and pay federal taxes.<br />According to Business Insider, the decision to extend the tax deadline is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged Americans to file as soon as possible even with the extension in place.<br />"I encourage all taxpayers who may have tax refunds to file now to get your money."<br />The IRS recommends e-filing and choosing direct deposit to get your refund as soon as possible.<br />Nine in 10 taxpayers who e-file and are owed a refund receive it within 21 days of submitting their return.
