When is the last day to file a 2023 tax extension?

The last day to submit a tax extension request for 2023 income tax returns was Monday, April 15, 2024. If a tax return is filed after this date without a valid extension attached to it, the IRS considers the return late. Penalties and fees will start to accrue if you have a tax bill.

What is a tax extension in 2024?

A tax extension is a request for an additional six months to file a tax return with the IRS. In 2024, an extension moved the filing deadline from April 15 to Oct. 15. Filing a tax extension can help people who may be missing important tax documents or who need extra time to complete their paperwork.

What is a 2022 tax extension?

An extension gives you until October 16, 2023, to file your 2022 federal income 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.