India, April 9 -- With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, many Americans are scrambling to file their returns. This year, there are several significant changes that could affect your tax refund. Here are five key updates taxpayers should be aware of before they submit their returns:

Residents in areas affected by natural disasters may qualify for extended filing deadlines. For example, millions of people in Los Angeles, impacted by 2025 wildfires, have been granted an extension until October 15. Other disaster-affected regions may also benefit from similar relief measures, offering more time to file and adjust returns for casualty losses, as reported by The U.S. Sun.

For those who sell goods or services online, the IRS now requ...