The October 15th deadline is fast approaching for taxpayers who filed Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.  State tax extension deadlines vary by state.  Alabama's deadline is the same date as the federal deadline.  Special tax extension deadlines were approved for certain members of the military serving in combat zones, taxpayers living outside the U.S., and those living in declared disaster areas, if they qualified.

Although some taxpayers were given at least six extra months to file their taxes, they are still procrastinating.  Many have misplaced their W-2's, 1099's, and other financial documents.  Or they may be still ...