Tax filing deadlines have once again been pushed back from the fearful date of April 15th. This year, 2010 tax returns will need to be filed by April 18th as the country recognizes Emancipation Day.The holiday recognizes the emancipation of more than 3,000 slaves in Washington D.C. back on April 16, 1862.
The holiday is celebrated in the District of Columbia every April 16. Since April 16 falls on a Saturday this year, the District will celebrate on the Friday before, which happens to be April 15.
The April 15 tax filing deadline has been in place since 1955.
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