Tax Deadline: Vermont Free Filing and Stimulus Checks

As the tax deadline looms, both Vermonters and Americans nationwide are reminded to file their taxes by April 15. In Vermont, individuals with a gross income of $84,000 or less can file for free online, which is the fastest way to receive returns. To avoid delays, the IRS warns against common filing mistakes such as incorrect Social Security numbers and urges the use of its Interactive Tax Assistant for filing status and credits. Additionally, over a million Americans are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks under the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, with April 15 as the deadline to claim this benefit. Taxpayers are advised to avoid overly creative claims as the IRS is likely to catch inaccuracies, potentially leading to penalties. New AI tools from TurboTax and H&R Block have been introduced to assist with filing, though their effectiveness has been mixed, with some users finding them helpful while others note they provide generalized information.