In Columbia County, Internal Revenue Service volunteers set up camp between the milk and the eggs in the Evans Kroger store, waiting for last-minute taxpayers to file. By 8 p.m., the group of IRS and state employees already had helped almost 100 folks file their income taxes, with patrons ranging from general procrastinators to those who simply didn't want to part with their money until they had to. Ms. Klein said the steady stream of cars at Augusta's downtown office was normal. IRS representatives also were set up there, answering questions and helping people file extensions, said IRS customer service representative Preston Creech. Returns and payments not postmarked April 15 are considered late by the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxpayers can be subject to hefty penalties for late filing, particularly if they owe taxes.
He said he sees a lot of complex tax returns come in during April. Those people with multiple incomes and rental property often put off collecting their financial records until they have no choice. Staff Writers Scotty Fletcher and Meghan Gourley contributed to this article. Contact the webmasters.