I forgot to do my tax return

I just realized today is the deadline. Am I going to be in major trouble?
I should not owe any tax, am I liable to a penalty?
I really cannot believe I forgot. I am so bummed!

I think as long as you don't owe them anything then you are fine.

Just get in it asap!

If you do owe, you can file for an extension:

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_publink100047323

I am 99% positive I do not owe, I never do.
I am going to take a very long lunch and get it done today and in the post.
Can't believe I am so disorganized this year 

As long as you don't owe anything you are fine.  They told me in person that instead of applying for an extension I could just not file on time and it would be fine.  He said they only applies penalties if you owe them money.  I applied for an extension anyways to be safe, but I am certain you are fine.

Thank goodness for Turbo Tax, I am running to the post office now!

You can still be subject to separate penalties for late filing of TD F 90-22.1 whether or not you owe tax.  This form needs to be RECEIVED by the IRS by June 30th if applicable.

You can still be subject to separate penalties for late filing of TD F 90-22.1 whether or not you owe tax.  This form needs to be RECEIVED by the IRS by June 30th if applicable.

What is TD F 90-22? I have never filed that before. Am I opening a can of worms?

What is TD F 90-22? I have never filed that before. Am I opening a can of worms?

It's the form you have to file if you have (or jointly have) a foreign bank account where the balance goes over $10,000 at any point during the year.  I've never filed it since none of my accounts in the UK have ever had over $10,000 in them, but if you have an account in the UK that went above that figure in 2008, you are required to file the TD F 90-22 form.

Oh bu**er, this applies to me...do I have to send it with the 1040 or can I send it separately?
I am sure I have had to do this in years past but never knew it  :\\\'(

If you reported all of the income on previous returns you have until 23 September to file copies of the returns and the missing FBARs with the IRS to avoid the minimum $10,000 a year penalties or the 24 year potential jail time.  See Question 9: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/faqs.pdf

If you reported all of the income on previous returns you have until 23 September to file copies of the returns and the missing FBARs with the IRS to avoid the minimum $10,000 a year penalties or the 24 year potential jail time.  See Question 9: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/faqs.pdf

I've been filling these in, but am I supposed to be paying anything if it over a certain amount? 

The TD F 90-22.1, 3520, 3520-A, 5471, 8865, 8858 etc are information returns.  There is no tax payable but there are significant penalties if these are incomplete, incorrect or late.

If you reported all of the income on previous returns you have until 23 September to file copies of the returns and the missing FBARs with the IRS to avoid the minimum $10,000 a year penalties or the 24 year potential jail time.  See Question 9: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/faqs.pdf

So I have to voluntarily tell the IRS that I have a simple joint savings account with my husband, just so the IRS can ascertain whether or not I am using the account for criminal purposes? Which I am not. Sweet 

So I have to voluntarily tell the IRS that I have a simple joint savings account with my husband, just so the IRS can ascertain whether or not I am using the account for criminal purposes? Which I am not. Sweet 

That is why we decided not to have joint accounts.  There is no way my savings are going above 10,000.