What Is a Tax Extension? Need more time to file your taxes? You’re not alone — the IRS expected more than 140 million American taxpayers to file for an extension for the 2024 tax year.

With a tax extension, you have until October 15, 2024 to file your 2023 tax return. Your guide to filing a tax extension, including key dates, how to file a tax extension in 2024 and the forms you ...

Learn how to file a tax extension with the IRS—but remember that you still need to pay your taxes by the standard deadline.

If I get an extension, can I delay paying the IRS? Nope. That's because receiving an extension to file isn't an extension to pay what you owe the IRS.

If you need extra time to file your tax return, you can request an extension to avoid hefty penalties.

Individual tax filers, regardless of income, can use IRS Free File to electronically request an automatic tax-filing extension. Filing this form normally gives you until 15 October to file a return.

If you can't finish your income taxes by tonight, file a free extension to get an extra 6 months.

Monday, April 15 is Tax Day, which is the last day for most taxpayers to file a 2023 return. Here's what to know about filing an extension.

Home Taxes tax returns Tax Extension: How to Get More Time to File Your Tax Return If you can't finish your federal tax return by Tax Day, you can get more time by filing a tax extension.

IRS Form 4868 allows taxpayers to apply for a six-month extension beyond the tax filing deadline. You should still pay the estimated amount due to avoid penalties.