

The average refund this year is almost $2,800, according to IRS data. "Everyone still wants their return" finished soon, Dan Herron, a CPA and principal at Elemental Wealth Advisors in California, recently told CNBC. Most Americans who file taxes end up with a refund and getting that cash in hand would likely go a long way for many households amid current economic uncertainties. But just because you have extra time to file doesn't necessarily mean you should take it.

Pushing back both the tax filing and payment deadline is one of a series of measures the federal government is taking to help Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
