Income Tax Returns for 2005

If you have to file a tax return for 2003, you can do so from England. You can arrange for forms to be sent over to you. (Federal forms are also available at the American Embassy in London and on the Worldwide Web at http://www.irs.gov)

If you wish, by virtue of being abroad on April 15, you have an automatic extension until June 15. Simply attach a letter to your return stating that you were out of the country on April 15. If you need a further extension, request Federal Tax Form 4868; this will give you an extension until August 15 if you have applied for the extension prior to April 15.

Minnesota State tax laws work with the same dates as the Federal government. When you send in your Minnesota State Tax forms, send a copy of the Federal 4868 form also if you are requesting the August 15 extension. Note that if you take an extension, you are still responsible for interest on any taxes owed after April 15. Forms and further information are available at http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/

For those of you outside Minnesota, please contact you state IRS office for information regarding the laws in your state.