Tax deadline is midnight tomorrow; IRS really hopes you file electronically Evan Jones April 17, 2017 1 minute read The federal tax deadline is approaching — but you still have two days left to file your returns on time and avoid any penalties. The IRS urges you to do so electronically, because it is much likely to avoid errors. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is this weekendNext: Carilion’s Healing Arts program returns with exhibit Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026