Missourians have until Monday to file tax returns

Friday, April 15, 2011 | 7:28 a.m. CDT; updated 9:35 a.m. CDT, Friday, April 15, 2011

JEFFERSON CITY — Although it is the traditional tax day, Missourians have three more days to file their 2010 state and federal income tax returns.

The returns must be postmarked by midnight Monday instead of Friday because Washington, D.C., is observing April 15 as Emancipation Day.

This year, the Missouri Department of Revenue is urging people to file electronically, double-check their math and sign their returns.

State Revenue Department officials also are operating tax help centers to answer questions throughout the state, in Cape Girardeau, Jefferson City, Joplin, Kansas City, St. Joseph, St. Louis and Springfield.

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