What if I have an extension of time to file my tax return?

Please be aware that: An extension of time to file your return does not grant you any extension of time to pay your taxes. You should estimate and pay any owed taxes by your regular deadline to help avoid possible penalties. You must file your extension request no later than the regular due date of your return.

How do I get an extension to file a tax return?

You can use IRS Free File at IRS.gov/freefile to request an automatic filing extension or file Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File. An extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes. If you owe taxes, you should pay them before the due date to avoid potential penalties and interest on the amount owed.

What is the IRS tax extension deadline?

But no matter which method you use, the IRS loves a good deadline, so your extension also has a deadline: Oct. 15, 2024. You can file your tax extension free using the IRS’s Free File website or use one of the many popular online tax software providers such as TurboTax, e-File and H&R Block.