Traditionally, Tax Day falls on April 15 unless that day happens to be on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday. In 2011, April 15 meets none of those criteria -- it falls on a Friday, and there's no federal holiday that day.
So what's the deal? 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 2005, Emancipation Day was made an official public holiday in the District of Columbia.
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.
So for those of you who wait until the last minute to file your taxes ... that is the story!!!!
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.
- Margaret Atwood
Now is a good time to divide and separate your daylilies. For us and others in Zones 7 and higher, ya know. Time to purchase new daylilies as well. Time to find a new, beautiful plant that will have a special place in your yard and find a special place in your heart. Gardening is good for the soul.
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