The deadline for filing the 2011 individual income tax returns with the Bureau of Internal Revenue is Tuesday, April 17. Taxpayers are also reminded that they cannot file their returns using the e-filing option, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue.
The bureau’s offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix will have extended hours for the convenience of the taxpayers based on the following schedule:
On St. Croix, at the Bureau’s office, the extended office hours are as follows:
Monday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 17 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On St. Thomas, the extended hours and locations are as follows:
Red Hook – Monday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 17 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nisky Center –Monday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 17 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tutu Park Mall – Monday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 17 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On St. John, the office will remain open to accommodate the taxpayers on Monday and Tuesday, April 17.
Taxpayers who are unable to file their 2011 returns by the April 17 due date are reminded that they must properly estimate the tax due and file a valid extension on Form 4868 no later than April 17. The extension is only for filing the return. Taxpayers who owe must pay the tax due on April 17 to avoid the failure to pay penalty.
Questions about the extended office hours should be directed to Tamarah Parson-Smalls at 715-1040, ext. 2249.
