While many people have filed their taxes already, this is deadline day for those who haven't.

 

The Internal Revenue Service wants last-minute filers to know tax help is available to file a tax return, request an extension or make a payment all day on the IRS.gov website.

 

The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically because tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and reduces tax return errors by prompting taxpayers for missing information.

 

In addition, IRS officials say the fastest way to receive a refund is to file electronically and use direct deposit.

 

If you're filing your tax return today it may take a bit longer to get your refund than you expect. The IRS says it should take under 21 days to get a refund if you file electronically.