Tax Day is usually always April 15th. Well, this year it's April18th. I was wondering why until I looked it up online. Here's the reason why:
In 2011, Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day on April 15, a day earlier than normal, since April 16 falls on a Saturday. Emancipation Day marks the anniversary of the day that President Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act. The Act, which was "for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District of Columbia," freed 3,100 slaves in the District, making DC residents the "first freed" by the federal government. In observance of the DC holiday, Tax Day will be moved forward one business day, this year landing it on Monday, April 18. That's the date your form has to be either submitted electronically or postmarked by for your tax return to be considered timely filed by the IRS.
Tax Day is a bummer for some people, but for those who are in the clear, you can enjoy having filed your taxes early plus some freebies that a number of businesses offer. Here are just a few. Check'em Out!!!!!!
Free mini ice cream sundae from 3pm to 6pm
15% off your ticket
I love the breaded hot wings from Hooter's, so I may have to put on my Hooter's tank and go get some wings....LOL But for real...the wings are oh so yummy!
