Have you filed your 2023 taxes yet? How to do so in Kansas City before the deadline
It’s tax season for Kansas City residents on both sides of the state line, and you have a few days left to file if you haven’t already. The Internal Revenue Service has been accepting 2023 tax returns since January and is anticipating over 146 million returns this year.
If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, here’s what you need to know.
When is the last day to file my taxes?
The deadline to file a 2023 tax return is April 15 in both Kansas and Missouri. If you can’t file by then, request an extension and pay taxes owed by April’s due date. If you request an extension on your 2023 tax return, you will have until Oct. 15 to file.
What do I need to file my taxes?
You will need these essential pieces of information before you file your taxes this year:
Social security or tax identification number
Your date of birth
Income forms, such as a W2 if you were employed, a 1099-G if you were unemployed or 1099-NEC if you were self-employed or an independent contractor
Any types of deductions, such as charitable contributions or medical expenses
Where can I file my taxes?
The IRS will let you file for free on their website if your adjusted gross income is less than $73,000. Some of their free tax filing services include:
TaxSlayer, for people whose AGI is less than $44,000
1040Now.net, for people whose AGI is less than $68,000. For Missouri residents, you can use this if your AGI is less than $32,000 by clicking here.
FileYourTaxes.com, for people whose AGI is between $8,500 and $79,000 and ages 64 or younger
In Kansas, you can also file on WebFile, but only if you’ve filed a tax return in the state in the last three years.
You can use any tax filing service, such as H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt or TurboTax, to file your taxes. These services may ask you to pay to file your taxes.
When will I receive my tax refund?
According to the IRS’s website, you could get your tax refund within 21 days if you do the following:
Electronically file your 2023 tax return
Request to receive your refund in a direct deposit
File your 2023 tax return with no errors or issues
How can I find my refund status?
Check the status of your federal refund 24 hours after filing online with your social security number, filing status and refund amount on your 2023 tax return. Taxpayers who file a paper return should wait at least six months before checking their refund status.
You can also check your state refund status by entering your social security number, filing status and refund amount on these websites:
The refund status for federal and state tax refunds are updated daily. If you don’t see information about your refund, try again on the following day.
Kansas City area resources to help with your taxes
The IRS has two taxpayer assistance offices within a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City metro: Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road and 6717 Shawnee Mission Parkway in Overland Park.
Call 844-545-5640 to book an appointment and bring a current government-issued photo ID, a taxpayer identification number, such as a Social Security number and any tax documents you need with you.
If you need help filing your taxes, these local organizations will help you through the process:
El Centro. Call 913-677-0100 to book an appointment.
AARP-affiliated organizations in the Kansas City metro. Find your closest AARP assistance site on their website.
United Way of Greater Kansas City. Call 211 for help.
