<p>IDOC asks for my parent's 2009 tax return. This is the tax return that is due April 15, 2010 right? And if so, what am I supposed to do if my parent's tax return isn't done yet? They want the form by March 1st yet the government doesn't requirement until over a month later.</p>
<p>You are correct that the 2009 1040 is not due to the IRS until 4/15 - but that’s really not relevant. Colleges need it now so that they can prepare fin. aid pkgs. They want those pkgs out to students in early April - students have to choose which school they are going to attend and pay their deposit by May 1st - so the IRS deadline really has nothing to do with it. Just have your parents try to get the 2009 1040 done asap - that’s really all you can do.</p>