Tax day 2021: Everything you need to know

FILE - This Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 file photo shows part of a 1040 federal tax form printed from the Internal Revenue Service website, in Zelienople, Pa. Health insurance shoppers who used tax credits to buy coverage in 2020 still have a few weeks left to ward off an unpleasant tax surprise next spring. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tax day this year is delayed until May 17. (Keith Srakocic / Associated Press)

Confused about filing taxes this year? You're not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the life changes and government relief measures it triggered, has made things extra complicated. But there's extra time — the deadline for federal and California income taxes is delayed until May 17. And there are new benefits to be gained. Here are some articles to get you on track.